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Semester progress review


The completion of a semester Progress Review is compulsory for all Higher Degree by Research students. Failure to submit a Progress Review may be deemed as Unsatisfactory progress for that semester and may lead to discontinuation of candidature (Rule 11.13).

Students exempt from submitting a Semester Progress Review are:

  • Students on Leave of absence for the semester
  • Students who have submitted their thesis for examination
  • Students making final edits to their thesis following the examination process

Students are notified via the Research Student email list when progress review forms are available for completion each semester.

Due date for completion and submission of forms:

  • Autumn semester: 31 May
  • Spring semester: 31 October

Semester Progress Review Form (DOC, 45kB)

Two (2) successive Unsatisfactory reviews; or more than two (2) Unsatisfactory reviews during the course of candidature; may lead to discontinuation of candidature with the student retaining the right of appeal to the Appeals Committee of the Academic Board. After considering all evidence the Board may uphold or dismiss the appeal depending on each case.