Faculty of GRADUATE This file dervices from an archival copy of the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ 2004-2006 Calendar. STUDIES The current FGS Calendar may be found at http://www.yorku.ca/grads/calendar . 2004-2006 CALENDAR inside pages printed on recycled and recyclable paper http://www.yorku.ca/grads IMPORTANT NOTICE York University reserves the right to make changes in the information contained in this publication without prior notice. It is the responsibility of all students to familiarize themselves each year with the general information sections of the Calendar and with the section covering the Faculty Regulations, as well as with any additional regulations of the specific programme in which they are enrolled. It is the responsibility of all students to be familiar with the specific requirements associated with the degree, diploma, or certificate sought. While advice and counselling are available, it is the responsibility of each student to ensure that the courses in which registration is effected are appropriate to the programme requirements. The University reserves the right to limit enrolment in any programme. Students should be aware that enrolment in many programmes and courses is limited. While the University will make every reasonable effort to offer courses and classes as required within programmes, prospective students should note that admission to a degree or other programme does not guarantee admission to any given course or class. EVERY STUDENT AGREES BY THE ACT OF REGISTRATION TO BE BOUND BY THE REGULATIONS AND POLICIES OF YORK UNIVERSITY AND OF THE FACULTY IN WHICH THAT STUDENT IS REGISTERED. In the event of an inconsistency between the general academic regulations and policies published in calendars, and such regulations and policies as established by the Faculty and the Senate, the version of such material as established by the Faculty and Senate shall prevail. In addition to the foregoing, York University shall incur no liability for loss or damage suffered or incurred by any student or third party as a result of delays in or termination of services, courses or classes by reason of: acts of God, fire, floods, riots, war, strikes, lockouts, damage to University property, financial exigency or other happenings or occurrences beyond the reasonable control of the University. The material contained in this Calendar has been submitted by the administrative departments and academic units concerned. All general information and course references have been checked for accuracy as far as possible. If errors or inconsistencies do occur, please bring these to the attention of the responsible department. York University is a smoke-free institution. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Dean and Associate Vice-President Graduate Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Offices JOHN W. LENNOX, B.A. (York (Can.)), M.ès.A. (Sher.), Ph.D. (New The Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Administrative Offices are located Br.) on the second floor of York Lanes, in Suite 283. Associate Deans For information please write to: GARY JARVIS, B.Sc. (Tor.), M.Sc. (Br.Col.), D.Phil. (Camb.) SHARON MURPHY, B.A., B.A.Ed. (Memorial), M.Ed. (Alta.), Ph.D. The Faculty of Graduate Studies (Ariz.) York University 4700 Keele Street Executive Officer Toronto, Ontario MICHÈLE YOUNG Canada M3J 1P3 Academic Affairs Officer JOANNE C. GAMBAROTTO-MCKAY, B.A. (Brock), B.A. (York (Can.)) Telephone: (416) 736-2100 (main switchboard) Fax: (416) 736-5592 Student Affairs Officer JOSEPHINE CAMPANELLI, B.A. (York (Can.)) The Faculty of Graduate Studies is accessible on the World Wide Web at the following site: http://www.yorku.ca/grads Admissions Office The Admissions Office is located in the Student Services Centre. Any questions related to admissions or applications should be directed to: Graduate Admissions P.O. Box GA2300, Student Services Centre 4700 Keele Street York University Toronto, Ontario Canada M3J 1P3 Telephone: (416) 736-5000 Fax: (416) 736-5536 email: [email protected] The Admissions Office’s World Wide Web address is as follows: http://www.yorku.ca/admissions CALENDAR OF EVENTS http://www.yorku.ca/grads/gen/cdates.htm The following is a list of important dates. Please note that dates for start of classes, end of classes, examinations and reading weeks are not listed as these vary by programme. All dates are subject to rescheduling in the event of a disruption of classes. For more information, please refer to the “Senate Policy on the Academic Implications of Disruptions or Cessations of University Business due to Labour Disputes or Other Causes” in the UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND REGULATIONS section at the end of this Calendar. At the time of printing, dates for the 2005-2006 academic year had not yet been finalized. Dates for thesis and dissertation submission, oral examination, and three final copies are tentative and subject to change. Sunday, 6 December* Boxing Day 2 0 0 4 2 0 0 5 Thursday, July* Canada Day Holiday Saturday, January* New Year’s Day Monday, August* Civic Holiday Saturday, 5 January Winter Term registration deadline. Students Monday, 6 September* Labour Day who register after this date will incur a Tuesday, 7 September This is the last date for submission of a $60.00 late registration fee. dissertation to the Faculty of Graduate Friday, 5 March†* Good Friday Studies prior to an oral examination Sunday, 7 March* Easter Sunday and receipt of a recommendation from a Monday, April This is the last date for submission of a Graduate Programme Director, for students dissertation to the Faculty of Graduate who expect to fulfil all Doctor of Philosophy Studies prior to an oral examination degree requirements before the Fall and receipt of a recommendation from a Convocation. Graduate Programme Director, for students Tuesday, September This is the last date for submission of a who expect to fulfil all Doctor of Philosophy thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, degree requirements before the Spring prior to an oral examination and receipt Convocation. of a recommendation from a Graduate Monday, 11 April This is the last date for submission of a Programme Director, for students who thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, expect to fulfil all Master’s degree prior to an oral examination and receipt requirements before the Fall Convocation. of a recommendation from a Graduate Wednesday, 5 September Fall term registration deadline. Students Programme Director, for students who who register after this date will incur a expect to fulfil all Master’s degree $60.00 late registration fee. requirements before the Spring Convocation. Thursday, 6 September** Rosh Hashanah Sunday, April† Passover Friday, 7 September** Rosh Hashanah Monday, 5 April†* Passover Saturday, 5 September** Yom Kippur Saturday, 0 April† Passover Tuesday, 5 October For students who expect to fulfil all Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy degree Sunday, May† Passover requirements before the Fall Convocation Friday, 6 May For students who expect to fulfil all this is the last possible date for an oral Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy examination and for the Faculty of Graduate degree requirements before the Spring Studies to receive, through Graduate Convocation, this is the last date for the Programme Directors, the favourable Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive, decisions of thesis/dissertation examining through Graduate Programme Directors, the committees. favourable decisions of thesis/dissertation Monday, 11 October* Thanksgiving Day examining committees. Tuesday, October Three unbound copies of each thesis or Friday, May Three unbound copies of each thesis or dissertation in final acceptable form must be dissertation in final acceptable form must be delivered to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. delivered to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Friday, October Convocation Sunday, 5 May Summer Term tuition fees due and payable. Monday, 6 December Women’s Remembrance Day Monday, May* Victoria Day Saturday, 5 December* Christmas Day Early June Convocation (date to be announced) Friday, July* Canada Day Holiday CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5 2 0 0 6 2 0 0 5 Sunday, January* New Year’s Day Monday, August* Civic Holiday Sunday, 5 January Winter Term registration deadline. Students Monday, 5 August This is the last date for submission of a who register after this date will incur a dissertation to the Faculty of Graduate $60.00 late registration fee. Monday, April This is the last date for submission of a Studies prior to an oral examination dissertation to the Faculty of Graduate and receipt of a recommendation from a Studies prior to an oral examination Graduate Programme Director, for students and receipt of a recommendation from who expect to fulfil all Doctor of Philosophy a Graduate Programme Director, for degree requirements before the Fall students who expect to fulfil all Doctor of Convocation. Philosophy degree requirements before the Monday, August This is the last date for submission of a Spring Convocation. thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Tuesday, 0 April This is the last date for submission prior to an oral examination and receipt of a thesis to the Faculty of Graduate of a recommendation from a Graduate Studies, prior to an oral examination Programme Director, for students who and receipt of a recommendation from expect to fulfil all Master’s degree a Graduate Programme Director, for requirements before the Fall Convocation. students who expect to fulfil all Master’s Monday, 5 September* Labour Day degree requirements before the Spring Convocation. Monday, September For students who expect to fulfil all Thursday, April † Passover Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy degree Friday, April † Passover requirements before the Fall Convocation Friday, April* Good Friday this is the last possible date for an oral Sunday, 6 April* Easter Sunday examination and for the Faculty of Graduate Wednesday, 9 April† Passover Studies to receive, through Graduate Thursday, 0 April † Passover Programme Directors, the favourable Monday, 8 May For students who expect to fulfil all decisions of thesis/dissertation examining Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy committees.