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Change Advisor or Reserch Project

Change of Advisor

A change of assigned advisor may be requested in exceptional circumstances, for example if the advisor leaves the University or in the case of communication difficulties between the student and the advisor. Students and advisors must make an effort to resolve any differences as early as possible and should consult with the Department Chair before formally requesting a change. 

Change of MSC Advisor:

  • The Department Chair (or Associate Chair) can initiate the main advisor change request by completing the “Change of Supervisory Arrangement” request
  • The request to be approved by the Department Chair, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
  • The notification goes to the Registration Office to implement the change of the advisor assignment.

Change of PhD Advisor:

  • The Main Advisor or the Department Chair can initiate the process by completing the “Change of Supervisory Arrangement” request.
  • The request to be approved by the Department Chair, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and the Graduate Studies Office.
  • Accordingly, the relevant systems are updated to reflect the change.

 

Change of Research Project

A change of research project may be requested by the student and/or advisor on exceptional basis by providing clear justification/ reasons for requesting such a change. A ‘Request to Change Research Project’ must be completed to initiate this process. Students must attach a description of the newly proposed project to the request. Students sponsored by external organizations must also attach an approval letter from their sponsor.

Change of MSC Research Project:

Any request to change the allocated research project will be submitted through the Request to Change Research Project’. Students must attach a description of the newly proposed project to the request. Students sponsored by external organizations must also attach an approval letter from their sponsor

The following approvals are required:

  • Department Chair (or Associate Chair)
  • Associate Dean for Graduate Studies of the College.

Change of PhD Research Project:

A ‘Request to Change Research Project’ must be completed to initiate this process. Students must attach a description of the newly proposed project to the request. Students sponsored by external organizations must also attach an approval letter from their sponsor. Any request to change the allocated research project will require the approval and confirmation of the Graduate Student Project Allocation Committee, consisting of Department Chair (or Associate Chair), Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Graduate Studies Office.