The purpose of this guide is to provide students with the information they need for the duration of their graduate studies at GSPIA.

Master's in Public and International Affairs

Important information regarding the program

• Program requirements (starting Fall 2014)
• Program requirements (ending Fall 2013) - coming soon
• Specialization in Environmental Sustainability
• Outlines of elective seminars 2014-2015
• Major Research Paper
  • Guidelines for writing papers at GSPIA
• Language requirement
• Registration
• Co-op option

International students and exchanges abroad

• International Students (International office)
• International exchange program (online information session)
• Admission equivalencies for international students

Embassy internships

• General information and procedures

Academic forms and documents

• Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS)
• Internal academic forms and documents at GSPIA
  • Registration of Major Research Paper topic
  • GSPIA resume template
  • Change of Major Research Paper topic and/or research supervisor (co-supervisor)
  • Statement of Research Major Paper supervisor
  • Modification/ Cancellation of Registration
  • Graduate Registration

Useful links

• uOttawa card
• Tuitions
• Payments
• Grading Criteria
• General Regulations
• Housing
• Convocation
• Writing and Style Guide for University Papers and Assignments

Ressources available to students

• Revisions, appeals and withdrawal procedures
• Computer labs, and mailboxes and email
• Teaching and research assistants
• Student Academic Success Service (SASS)