FAQs
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Haskayne PhD
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Please keep in mind it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the submission of all required materials and a complete application.
The PhD Program Office has a zero tolerance policy on any unacceptable behaviour, whether via email communications, over the telephone or in person.
Program FAQs
How many intakes per year? When are the intakes?
We offer one intake per year in the Fall semester.
Is the PhD Program full or part-time?
Our program is a full time program.
Can I pursue the PhD degree from a distance?
No. The PhD program is a full time, in person degree. All students admitted to the PhD program are expected to attend courses and live in Calgary for the duration of the degree.
Is teaching a requirement of the program?
Yes. Students are required to teach a minimum of two courses post-candidacy as part of the program.
What is the summer research project?
Between your first and second year, you will conduct a research project for course credit during the spring and summer sessions. Guided by your supervisor, you will design and implement a research project proposal. No two projects are the same but all involve a proposal, qualitative or quantitative research, a final paper submitted for internal publication and a presentation to faculty and fellow PhD students.
Do I need to have a supervisor in place before I apply to the PhD Program?
No. Once our deadline date passes, our office will circulate complete applications to the areas applicants have applied. Faculty members within each area carefully review applications and will let our office know which applications they are interested in.
Admissions FAQs
When is the deadline for applications?
December 1st
Can the GMAT/GRE requirement be waived?
No. These standardized tests are our means of screening applicants to maintain the quality of our program. Because of this, the GMAT/GRE requirement is rarely ever waived and only for select specializations
How do I upload the required materials to my application?
Once you submitted your application you would have received an email with instructions for uploading all required materials.
Why is my student centre showing that I have outstanding documents when I don’t?
The application deadline time is an extremely busy time of year for our one Program Specialist. Our volume of work is at the highest level. We do our best to respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible, however, we request patience from all applicants. We update checklists as soon as possible. Please allow time for a response to your email, and make sure you carefully read any email you receive. Do not repeatedly email with the same questions.
Am I allowed to upload required materials after receiving an Offer of Admission?
Unofficial test scores and transcripts may be uploaded to the online application for review purposes. Offers of admission will be contingent upon receipt of all required official materials.
What is a complete application?
A complete application includes ALL of the following:
- The payment of the application fee
- A current CV - submitted with online application
- A clear and concise Statement of Purpose - submitted with online application
- An official GMAT/GRE result - sent directly from the registrar of that institution to the PhD office.\ Test taker copies may used until the official document arrives are our offices.
- ALL official transcripts - sent directly from the issuing institutions to the PhD office.\ This is common practice around the world. If you possess official transcripts, which are in sealed envelopes, you can submit them. NOTE: any official transcript not received in a sealed envelope is NO LONGER OFFICIAL.
- Two references, must be academic
- Unofficial transcripts uploaded to the on line application
I submitted an application, but my referees weren’t notified. What can I do?
Please send a brief email to the Program Specialist and request the email to be sent again. Make sure you mention your student ID and which referee did not receive the information.
When will I know if I will be offered admission after applying?
By mid-April, any applicant who is being considered for admission will be shortlisted and contacted by the Program Officer about next steps.\ \ Once all admission decisions are finalized (mid-March), any applicant not offered admission will receive and email from our office.
Will my application be reviewed if my transcripts arrive after the deadline?
Yes, provided an otherwise complete application is submitted including the application fee, unofficial information has been uploaded to the application and you can prove you have made the necessary arrangements for the submission of official documents.
Will I be admitted if I spoke to a faculty member who expressed interest in me?
It is beneficial to have interest from a faculty member, but it in no way guarantees that an offer of admission will be extended.
Will I be admitted if a faculty member invites me to submit an application?
It is beneficial to have interest from a faculty member, but it in no way guarantees that an offer of admission will be extended.
Is it ok to send my official transcripts AFTER I have been admitted?
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for review purposes. All offers of admission are contingent upon the receipt of all required official transcripts.
How much is the application fee?
For Canadian students, $125. For International students $145.
Can I get the application fee waived?
No. We appreciate the cost involved in applying, but we cannot waive the application fee.
What are the Institutional codes for TOEFL GMAT and GRE requests?
- TOEFL: Institutional code = 0813 Dept code = 02
- GMAT: Institutional code = 0813 Dept code = 02
- GRE: Institutional code = 0813 Dept code = 4201
Financing FAQs
Is there funding or financial assistance available for PhD students?
Yes. We provide $135,000 over 5 years. In addition, we pay full tuition for all PhD students. We also support each student with additional grants and cover academic conferences to encourage students to present their research and build their networks.
Is there funding provided for conference presentations?
Yes. Students are provided a budget for conference attendance. Requests for conference support must be submitted to the PhD Office prior to attending. The Faculty of Graduate Studies also offers travel grants for eligible applicants.
Will receiving additional funding affect any current funding I’ve been granted?
Promised program funding is adjusted when scholarships and awards are won. Please see our scholarships and awards page for information on potential awards and grant opportunities.
International Applicants FAQs
Can my TOEFL/IELTS be waived if I come from an English-speaking university?
Yes. If the primary language of instruction was English, the TOEFL/IELTS exam can be waived at the discretion of the director of the PhD program.
Can the TOEFL requirement be waived?
Yes, if you have a previous degree taught in English, you can request that this requirement be waived.
I have a TOEFL, can the GMAT/GRE be waived?
No. These two tests are not interchangeable.
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