Grad Handbook

Tuition Fees

The fees for graduate students are very different than those assessed for undergraduate study. Full details on fees are found in the University of Victoria Calendar. Students must read the section on fees in the University of Victoria Calendar. If you have questions about tuition or student fees, contact the Graduate Admissions and Records Office.

Financial Support

It is the intention of the School that all students in the first two years of their programs will receive some financial support. This may come in several ways.

University Fellowships

Students who have an A- (7.0 on the UVic grading scale), may qualify for a University Fellowship valued at approximately $12,000.

Sessional Lecturers/Laboratory Instructors/Academic and Research Assistants

These unionized positions are advertised on the notice board near the Ex Scie, Phys & Health Ed General Office and listed on the Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Website.

Academic Income Supplement (AIS)

Students who are employed by the School in positions as described above may receive up to $4,400 subsidy per annum from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. This is under the jurisdiction of the Graduate Adviser and applied for after all appointments are confirmed.

Students should be aware that the partial funding for graduate students will likely conclude after two years as a Masters student and three years as a PhD student (the expected time for completion). Those students who are not on Fellowship, can anticipate approximately $5,000 depending on their involvement in the School. This amount would pay fees and allow a small amount for living costs. It is not sufficient to pay all living expenses. Students are also advised that the School has very little opportunity to fund students during the Summer Session.

Graduate Travel Awards

Up to four (4) graduate student travel awards of $250.00 each may be awarded during each of two award terms per calendar year. See the details by following the above link.

Responsiblities in the Supervisory Relationship Policy

The School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education is dedicated to the promotion of effective graduate teaching/learning/supervisory experiences for graduate faculty, students, graduate advisors, and graduate secretaries. Effective supervision is a joint effort and partnership of the supervisory unit, the supervisory committee members, the student, the graduate advisor and the graduate secretary. This document is designed to help to clarify the principles and policies for best practices in graduate supervision. Policies and procedures generated by academic units are required to be consistent with those established by the Office of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.  Follow this link for the full text of the Supervisory Relationship Policy.