Please read the following steps required to complete a Master's presentation by the sutdent/supervisor(s)/MGO etc.
Note: It is necessary to start this process 5-6 weeks prior to presenting, as we need to account for form processing times, and your thesis must be posted on display for 3-weeks before you can present.
At least 6 Weeks Prior to Presentation
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In the term you intend to be degree complete you must apply to graduate on Quest and complete the steps noted in the Graduate studies graduation checklist
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Complete the coursework requirement check, which will be submitted to the Computer Science Graduate Office, for review/approval.
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Consult with your supervisor(s) to establish a timeline to complete, select your readers and a tentative presentation date
At least 5 Weeks Prior to Presentation
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When your thesis is ready to be read and you have selected your readers, follow the steps and complete the Agreement to read MMath thesis form.
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Email a PDF copy of your thesis and the signed agreement to read form to your Graduate Coordinator.
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The agreement to read MMath thesis form will be reviewed by the director of graduate studies and signed.
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Your Graduate Coordinator will email MGO, and CC you, with a copy of your thesis and the signed agreement to read form to have your thesis posted on display.
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Please allow 1-3 business days for processing by MGO
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As noted on the MMath thesis option program page, CS requires a 3 week display period.
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Requests for a shortened display period must be made prior to submitting your agreement to read form by emailing the director of graduate studies. Please note that requests for shortened display periods are only approved under extenuating circumstances.
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Once your thesis is on display, MGO will send you a copy of the thesis announcement by email
At least 4 Weeks Prior to Presentation
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To have your presentation room booked and announced, complete the MMath thesis presentation web form 10 days prior to the presentation date you want
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When selecting your presentation date, you must consult with your supervisor(s) and readers.
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Provide yourself with a 5-8 day buffer period for edits once your presentation is complete, before the terms degree completion deadline. This buffer period should be after your presentation date to allow for edits and depositing of your thesis
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Your presentation is announced in the SCS Newsletter as well as the CS Weekly Announcements and Events pages
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In-person presentations: Students must book their presentation room by contacting cs-rooms@uwaterloo.ca
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Online presentations: Students must set up their own online presentations either through MS Teams or Zoom or other platforms. IST or CSCF can assist you if you are having issues.
After your Presentation
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After your presentation:
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Complete necessary edits as outlined by your supervisor(s) and two readers, if applicable, and review the formatting of your thesis
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Submit the completed MMath Thesis Acceptance form to the MMath Graduate Coordinator
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Thesis Embargo: If you wish to request to restrict circulation of your thesis (e.g., due to patent pending), you may do so on the Thesis Acceptance form. You would also have to select the thesis restriction pull down option when uploading your thesis to UWSpace.
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Upload the final version of your thesis to UWSpace
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When your thesis has been accepted by UWSpace, you and your Graduate Coordinator will be notified by e-mail
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Once your thesis has been accepted to UWSpace your Graduate Coordinator will complete a final review and update Quest with your completion. GSPA will then also require a few business days to update Quest with your completion.
Updates to Quest noting that you have met your degree requirements does take time. You may obtain a Degree Completion letter from The Centre. Degree completion letters can only be processed once a degree has been coded to your Quest account. Degrees that have been coded will appear at the top of your unofficial transcript.
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Review information regarding convocation
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Complete CS Graduate Exit Form
