Demystifying the Thesis Defense: What to Expect and How to Prepare Workshop

Workshop Abstract

Defending a thesis or dissertation can be an intimidating experience, often due to uncertainty about the process.

This session provides graduate students with practical insights into what typically occurs during a defense.

The facilitator will be drawing on extensive experience chairing defenses at UNBC, and will outline common procedures, expectations, and strategies for success.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and address concerns, fostering confidence and preparedness for this important milestone.

This will be a hybrid event and students will be able ask questions in the chat.

Workshop Information:

Date: Thursday October 29, 2026
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm

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1. UNBC Student ID (Required.)

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2. UNBC Student Email (Required.)

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3. First Name

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4. Last Name (Required.)

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5. Will you be defending your thesis/dissertation in the next 4 months?

Yes

No

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6. Are you a: (Required.)

PhD

Master of Science

Master of Arts

Master

Bachelor

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7. What are you hoping to learn from this workshop? (Required.)

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8. Are you going to be attending via hybrid on in-person?

Hybrid

In-Person

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9. How did you hear about our workshop?

UNBC Events Website

UNBC Announce

UNBC Grad Email List

Other students

Faculty

Demystifying the Thesis Defense: What to Expect and How to Prepare Workshop

Workshop Abstract

Question Title

* 1. UNBC Student ID (Required.)

Question Title

* 2. UNBC Student Email (Required.)

Question Title

* 3. First Name

Question Title

* 4. Last Name (Required.)

Question Title

* 5. Will you be defending your thesis/dissertation in the next 4 months?

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* 6. Are you a: (Required.)

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* 7. What are you hoping to learn from this workshop? (Required.)

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* 8. Are you going to be attending via hybrid on in-person?

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* 9. How did you hear about our workshop?

1. UNBC Student ID (Required.)

2. UNBC Student Email (Required.)

3. First Name

4. Last Name (Required.)

5. Will you be defending your thesis/dissertation in the next 4 months?

6. Are you a: (Required.)

7. What are you hoping to learn from this workshop? (Required.)

8. Are you going to be attending via hybrid on in-person?

9. How did you hear about our workshop?