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--- facultystaff:phdregulations:admissionrequirements [2016/11/10 19:49] – jhughe13
+++ facultystaff:phdregulations:admissionrequirements [2017/03/09 21:19] (current) – [PHD.CSCI Regulation on Admission Requirements] jhughe13
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 //(Approved by SoCS Council online poll that ended May 6, 2016)//
-{{:facultystaff:phdregulations:phd_regulation_-_admission_requirements.pdf|Download PhD.CSCI Regulation on Admission Requirements}}
+**{{:facultystaff:phdregulations:admission_requirements.pdf|Download PhD.CSCI Regulation on Admission Requirements}}**
-Students can start their degree in September, January and May with most spaces filled 4 months in advance of entry. Prospective students should check the School of Computer Science website for additional information.
+Students can start their degree in September, January and May with most spaces filled 4 months in advance of entry. Prospective students should check the [[https://www.uoguelph.ca/computing/|School of Computer Science website]] for additional information.
 ==== Degree ====
-Admission to the PhD program normally requires a recognized thesis-based master’s degree with a minimum B average. A course-based master’s degree or a 4-year undergraduate bachelor’s degree may be accepted if the applicant has an outstanding academic record and has demonstrated research accomplishments through publications in scholarly journals or conferences.
+Admission to the PhD program normally requires a recognized thesis-based master’s degree with a minimum 75% average. A course-based master’s degree or a 4-year undergraduate bachelor’s degree may be accepted if the applicant has an outstanding academic record and has demonstrated research accomplishments through publications in scholarly journals or conferences.
 ==== Application Documents ====
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 In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements:
-  - Applicants must submit a current CV (including publications)
+. Applicants must submit a current CV (including publications)
-  - Applicants must submit a statement of research (at most 1500 words):
+. Applicants must submit a statement of research (at most 1500 words):
   * The applicant should identify their potential supervisors and explain their choice.
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   * The applicant should list any other reasons why they consider themselves a strong applicant.
-  - Applicants without a master’s degree from a Canadian university are encouraged to supply GRE scores (GRE General or Subject Test).
+. Applicants without a master’s degree from a Canadian university are encouraged to supply GRE scores (GRE General or Subject Test).
-  - **English Proficiency**
+. **English Proficiency**
 A test of English proficiency is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. Required scores are shown below:
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   * The proof of English proficiency requirement may be waived in exceptional circumstances (e.g. Applicants who have studied full-time for two years in a country where English is the native language AND in a university where English is the language of instruction).
-**Note: Students may not enter nor transfer to part-time studies in this PhD program.**//Italic Text//
+**Note: Students may not enter nor transfer to part-time studies in this PhD program.**