Starting students
If you are just starting your graduate program:
Register: Upon arrival at UNB Saint John, you must meet with the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Kate Frego, to obtain your personal identification number for online registration.
Meet with your supervisor: The Biology Department has put together a reciprocal agreement with important topics to be discussed with your supervisor in the first month. Be sure to read the guidelines and tips for graduate students, to ensure that you know what is expected of you.
Setup your supervisory committee: The supervisory committee typically consists of a minimum of three individuals (including the supervisor), and is established by the supervisor in consultation with the graduate student and the proposed committee members.
Meet with your committee: Complete a program of study form to outline the courses you will be taking. Submit this form along with the reciprocal agreement to Dr. Kate Frego.
M.Sc. students: You should begin preparing your Proposal Presentation.
Ph.D. students: You should begin working on your Proposal Defense. This defense is a combination of the proposal and qualifying / comprehensive examinations held at other institutions.
Orientation: Each September, the GAU gives an orientation - an informal overview of the program - as well as a chance to ask questions and meet others in the GAU.
