In-depth interview with POI before applying. Chose direct-entry PhD on the main app and MASc on the ECE program-specific app (weird mechanics). Received formal notification of the POI expressing interest from the ECE grad office on Jan 26.

Domestic Canadian student, BScH in Astrophysics (No MSc), 2 NSERC USRA Research Positions, 1 First Author Publication, Exchange year to the U.K.

Domestic student, 1 research experience and a senior thesis. Undergrad in engineering physics and applied for theoretical physics MSc.

MA-Thesis Stream option

"It gives me pleasure to report that our 2025-26 Graduate Admissions Committee recommends admission for your PhD program at our Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies (to begin September 2026)." Joy, joy joy. As far as I understand it, there is a single international spot, so I didn't think I'd get it.

direct entry phd

Informal interview (Dec 16th) Informal acceptance (Jan 19th) Formal acceptance (Jan 27th) Direct Entry PhD

ignore the status. Has anyone not received any updates from them? There're already interviews and rejections coming out in grad cafe but till now I've received nothing...

Secured a supervisor before hand, domestic applicant

Domestic Student, MASc program. Have years of research experience and have publications. Over 3.9 GPA in my last few years.

American applicant. VLSI/comp arch focus. Email invite from PI. No publications.