It is strongly advised that each department and/or program has its own student handbook. This handbook should advise students on all program requirements including but not limited to the following:
- Curriculum requirements
- Any prerequisite/deficiency information
- Information on sitting examinations including comprehensive/general examinations
- Dissertation defense guidelines
- Accessing departmental resources, facilities etc.
- Evaluation of student progress in thesis and dissertation research
- Department spaces/lab policies
- Department listservs and events
- Contact information for the field's research librarian and other library resources
In creating handbooks departments should make sure all the deadlines align with CCAS and University deadlines.
