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As per the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, a Reading Committee is required for masters programs with a thesis. The Committee consists of the student’s supervisor and two other faculty members (a committee member and a reader). The supervisor and at least one other Reading Committee member have to be faculty members from the School of Planning.

Roles
The roles of the student, supervisor and Reading Committee are described in A Guide for Graduate Research and Supervision at the University of Waterloo. The following School guidelines derive from this Guide:

Supervisor: It is expected that students work closely with their supervisors on an on-going basis. The supervisor is expected to provide advice on the selection of research topic, method and data sources, to be reasonably available for consultation, and to provide timely feedback as required.

It is the responsibility of the student and supervisor to agree upon a mutually convenient and satisfactory schedule of meetings. The frequency of meetings will vary depending on student/supervisor preferences, student needs, and stage of research among other factors.

Committee member: The committee member is identified by the student, in consultation with the supervisor, in the second or third term of the program. The student should set up an initial meeting with the committee member to discuss and seek general input on the thesis topic and approach.

It is recommended that the student keep the committee member informed of progress throughout their program—but the degree of involvement of committee members will vary on a case-by-case basis. A committee member would not normally review draft chapters, and the approval regarding thesis topic, approach and methods ultimately rests with the supervisor.

As per the Graduate Studies Office guidelines, the committee member normally provides feedback on a final draft before a defence is scheduled. This is to ensure that the student can incorporate comments before the thesis is sent to a reader. The final decision to approve a thesis for defence rests with the supervisor.

Reader: The supervisor identifies the reader when the thesis is ready for defence. A reader needs to be a faculty member and should be arm’s length from the student’s thesis work. The reader provides written comments, which are shared with the student and supervisor at an oral defence.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

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PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Master's program and Graduate Diploma admissions
Applying with domestic credentials:

Have at least a 75% overall standing in the last two years of a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Applying with international credentials:

Have at least a 75% overall standing in a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application materials
Resume

Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)

References
Three references are required; academic or professional sources
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

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