Reminders:

The deadline for students to submit their CGS-Master’s applications via the Research Portal is before 5:00 pm PT on December 2, 2024*. This deadline is set nationally and is not flexible; UBC has no administrative authority/means to extend the deadline for applicants.

• *Note: As the annual December 1 deadline for the CGS-Master’s competition falls on a weekend in 2024, per the CGS-M webpage, applications must be submitted by the following business day before 5:00 pm PT.
• However, applicants are strongly encouraged to plan to submit their applications at least a day early, to avoid any unexpected issues.

Unlike the Doctoral competition, CGS-M application materials cannot be revised after the deadline. Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow the application instructions and presentation standards when preparing their application. Applications cannot be updated or added to after the deadline, including reference assessment forms and transcripts.

Important reminders regarding reference assessment forms:

• Referees (faculty members) are strongly encouraged to complete their assessments and submit them via the Research Portal well in advance of the December 1 deadline (instructions).
• Applicants cannot submit their CGSM application until the two reference assessment forms have been completed and submitted in the Research Portal. The deadline will not be extended for applicants who are unable to submit because of missing reference assessments.