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Admissions Process & Timeline – Joint PhD in Educational Studies

Step 1: Application deadline (October)

  • October 1st, annually – complete application packages (all required documents and references) must be submitted on or before that date.

Step 2: Selection Letters (November)

  • Program Committee reviews applications and recommends successful applicants.

    • The selection process for admission is highly competitive, and applicants are required to have a confirmed supervisor at the time of application at Brock University, Lakehead University or the University of Windsor.

  • Short listed applicants are contacted to confirm continued interest.

  • Pending Home University Faculty of Graduate Studies approval, an official offer of admission is issued.

⚠️ Be prepared to start coursework in July 2026 if offered a place.

Step 3: Program Schedule

  • 2027 Academic Year: Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario (July 2027)

  • 2028 Academic Year: Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario (July 2028)

⚠️ No deferrals are granted — students must begin the year they are admitted.

Step 4: Completing Admission

Admission is complete only when all of the following are done:

  • ✅ Plan of Study Form completed and signed by all parties

  • ✅ Formal Offer of Admission received from Home University Faculty of Graduate Studies

  • ✅ Offer of Admission accepted in writing, with copies sent to the Office of the Secretariat and the home university

Step 5: References & Supporting Materials

Quick Reference / Key Points

  • Must have a confirmed supervisor at the time of application.

  • Deadline for all documents: October 1

  • Program is highly competitive — early preparation and submission is strongly recommended.

Additional Resources

  • For detailed program policies and further information, see the Program Handbook on the homepage.