Student Resources

Timelines and Keeping on Track 

Pursing a graduate degree is but a single important step in a student’s overall training and career development. Staying focused to complete in a timely matter can have significant professional benefits. It is highly recommended that graduate students be proactive in constructing personalized timelines that incorporate the various aspects of the program, as well as the details of required coursework and the thesis research project (if applicable). This helps students clarify program requirements and deadlines, helps keep expectations realistic, and helps avoid surprises and delays later in the program. 

Student - Supervisor Relationships

The relationship between student and supervisor is key to the success of students in thesis-based graduate programs. To support the success of such relationships, StFX Graduate Studies adheres to the “Guiding Principles for Graduate Student Supervision” as endorsed by the Canadian Association of Graduate Studies. These Guiding Principles “underscore that at the core of successful supervisor-graduate student relationships are mutual respect and professionalism.” Guiding Principles for Graduate Student Supervision

Most MA and MSc students receive funding support to offset the costs of tuition and cover some living costs for the 24 months of their program.   

More details are available here. 

Please note that not all forms are required by every department.  Some departments may also require additional forms that are not included on this website.  Please consult with your Graduate Studies co-ordinator or Department Chair for further information. 

• Graduate Student Supervisory Committee Form 

• Course Agreement Form - Faculty of Science 

• Graduate Study Plan - Faculty of Science 

• Annual Progress Report Form (Arts/Science) 

• Notice of Thesis Defence (template) 

• Masters Thesis Examination Form

• Graduate Thesis Final Approval Form 

• StFX Thesis Non-exclusive License 

• Extension Application Form

• StFX - Memorial University Visiting PhD Student Information Form 

Presented at Spring Convocation to up to 2 students (one from the Faculty of Arts/Science and one from the Faculty of Education), the StFX Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award recognizes exemplary scholarship and advancement of knowledge. More information is available here.

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) event is an internationally recognized competition for thesis-based graduate students, highlighting the breadth of graduate research undertaken at StFX. Participants are challenged with presenting their research and its wider impact to a general audience in three minutes or less, with the assistance of one single slide. Cash prizes will be awarded for first place, second place, and the people's choice award. The winner of the StFX 3MT® will be invited to advance to the Eastern Regional 3MT® Competition.

Active Master's and PhD candidates are eligible to compete in this event. Presentations have to be based on the primary research the student has conducted in their graduate program.

2024 StFX 3MT® Program and Contestants

Graduate Studies at StFX is a decentralized faculty and department-based set of programs and there is diversity between regulations for specific graduate programs. For more detailed information on a particular graduate program, please contact your department Graduate Student Coordinator.