1.5 The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

The term "GPS" refers to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies represented by the Dean or designate.

GPS is responsible for overseeing the general administration of graduate programs, from the admission and registration of graduate students through to convocation. The GPS office houses documentation related to application, admission, programs, course grades, examinations, and theses.

The Council of the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is responsible for setting of minimum entrance requirements and minimum academic standing requirements, with GPS being responsible for ensuring that these minimum requirements are met; for approving all changes that affect a graduate student's academic standing, and for submitting to the Council of the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies for approval any changes affecting both policy and degree regulations. In the event of a serious conflict in the supervisor-student or advisor-student relationship, GPS works with the department to attempt to resolve the issues (see Resolving Conflicts in Supervisor-Student Relationships in the Calendar).