Appendix II: Summary of Steps for the MA Program | Sociology & Anthropology

Event	Time Frame / Forms Required
Registration	Each semester, check the schedule of dates on the Graduate Calendar website. You must register for UNIV*7510, Full-time Registration each semester. See the forms and documents webpage for more information on forms required to register.
Tuition Fees	Check your account on WebAdvisor. Authorization for Settlement form must be submitted by deadline date or you will be charged a late fee. See the Student Financial Services forms and documents webpage for more information.
Decision to Add or Delete Courses	Check the schedule of dates on the Graduate Calendar website. See the forms and documents webpage for more information on forms required to delete and add courses.
GTA Contract	You accept your GTA contract online. You should submit your Assignment of Work Agreement (outlining your TA duties) early in the semester of your designated GTA. Submit your GTA contract and signed appointment form within 7 days from the beginning of your employment. Graduate Program Assistant sends these out with GTA assignment.
Tracking of Hours Worked as GTA	GTAs should keep a record of their time and inform instructor if time substantially deviates from Work Agreement.
Selecting your Courses	You should determine early on which elective courses you will be taking.
Selecting your Advisor and Advisory Committee Members	It is recommended that you decide by the middle of your second semester who your Advisor and Advisory Committee Members will be. Registration for the third semester of your program will be blocked pending appointment of your graduate advisory committee. An Advisory Committee Appointment form and a Graduate Degree Program form must be submitted to the Graduate Program Assistant. See the forms and documents webpage for more information.
Thesis or Major Research Paper Proposal	You should have your thesis proposal or your major research paper proposal approved by your Advisory Committee and the Graduate Coordinator by the end of your second semester. A completed Proposal Approval form must be attached to your proposal when it is submitted to the Graduate Program Assistant. Request form from Graduate Program Assistant.
Finished Thesis	Examination Request form must be submitted. Graduate Program Assistant prepares this form. Advisor sets up the final oral defence. Thesis Defence. Report of the Examination Committee, Recommendation for Degree form, and Certificate of Approval – must be signed by the examination committee and chair. Graduate Program Assistant responsible for these forms.
Finished Major Research Paper	Advisor and committee member(s) review major research paper and agree on a grade. Advisor submits grade to Graduate Program Assistant. Student makes any revisions necessary and leaves a final copy with Graduate Program Assistant for the department. Recommendation for Degree form. Graduate Program Assistant responsible for this form.
Ready to Graduate	Check the schedule of dates on the Graduate Calendar website for last day to apply to graduate. Apply for graduation. Must also get library clearance. See the forms and documents webpage for more information.