Section outline

  • The Thesis Supervisory Committee must consist of at least three members, including: 
    • primary supervisor
    • co-supervisor, if applicable
    • internal examiner 
    • external examiner 

    All members must be approved TRU Graduate Supervisors, and at least one must be from a different academic discipline than the student’s area of specialization. An affiliate committee member may also be included if they bring specialized expertise or experiential knowledge, provided their qualifications are documented and approved by the program.

    Deadline: The Thesis Supervisory Committee should be established at the beginning of the final semester in which the student intends to defend their thesis. Three forms must be completed by the faculty supervisor at the beginning of the final semester: 

    • Forms: For Faculty Supervisor Folder
      Supervisory committee forms establish and document faculty oversight of the thesis. The Thesis Proposal and Supervisory Committee Approval form confirms the proposed research topic, compliance approvals, and committee membership, including any affiliate members. The External Examiner Nomination Form, submitted by the supervisor, ensures the examiner is qualified and free of conflicts of interest. These forms uphold academic standards by ensuring students receive appropriate guidance and that external reviewers meet institutional and disciplinary criteria.