Thesis Writing and Formatting Resources
Thesis Defence Procedures
Planning your thesis defence can take between two and three months from the point when you hand your completed draft to your supervisory committee, so be sure to begin planning early. Carefully review the steps below in advance, and be realistic about the timeline of your defence.
Deadlines
For MSc Defence - Thesis and paperwork needs to be submitted to Graduate Program Assistant 6 weeks before your actual defence date
For PhD Defence - Thesis and paperwork needs to be submitted to Graduate Program Assistant 8 weeks before your actual defence date
Note - Please plan ahead and proceed with the assumption all the deadlines are hard deadlines and no exceptions will be granted for late requests. Students and supervisors should consult with the GPA early in the semester in which the defence will be held.
Post-Defence Instructions and Thesis Submission Resources
Prepare and Submit Your Thesis
RELATED LINKS
REMEMBER TO APPLY TO GRADUATE!
Complete Any Formatting Revisions Required by the SFU Library for Publication
Submit Your Thesis for Printing and Binding
Once your thesis has been approved by the SFU Library, submit an electronic copy to your Graduate Program Assistant for printing and binding by replying to the email of thesis printing send by Graduate Program Assistant.
- The department will pay for the binding of two discretionary copies: One for your supervisor (if requested only), and one for you
- You are responsible for covering the costs of any additional copies you may wish to order
- You are responsible for paper and printing costs as per the Department's thesis printing policy
Printing and binding can take several months. Be sure to update the Graduate Program Assistant with your most current contact information.
Post-Defence Instructions and and Thesis Submission Resources
Prepare and Submit Your Thesis
COMPLETE YOUR THESIS REVISIONS AND SUBMIT THEM FOR APPROVAL BY YOUR SENIOR SUPERVISIOR BEFORE LIBRARY SUBMISSION DEADLINE
- Graduate Program Assistant will provide you with a signed copy of the Results, Approval & Degree Recommendation (RAD) form
- You will need to upload this form with your thesis submission to the SFU library
- Obtain your Signed Degree Recommendation Form to Include with Your Library Submission from GPA
REMEMBER TO APPLY TO GRADUATE!
RELATED LINKS
Complete Any Formatting Revisions Required by the SFU Library for Publication
Submit Your Thesis for Printing and Binding
Once your thesis has been approved by the SFU Library, submit an electronic copy to your Graduate Program Assistant for printing and binding by replying to the email of thesis printing send by Graduate Program Assistant.
- The department will pay for the binding of two discretionary copies: One for your supervisor, and one for you
- You are responsible for covering the costs of any additional copies you may wish to order
- You are responsible for paper and printing costs as per the Department's thesis printing policy
Printing and binding can take several months. Be sure to update the Graduate Program Assistant with your most current contact information.
