June 30th deadline for graduate degree completion - strict?

[plastics91]

Hi everyone,

I am a graduate student finishing my degree requirements this summer who has been accepted into Schulich Medicine past May 8. Unfortunately my committee members are very busy and I was not successful in booking a defence date prior to June 30th despite hunting for months for a date. I do have a date now, but it is after June 30th. My supervisor said I will pass with 99% confidence, and will complete my graduate degree fulfillments in the days after.

I've already sent e-mails to discuss with admissions what can be done to keep my offer valid. Could anyone who attended western with graduate degrees or know anyone whose been in my situation comment on what's western's stance on strictness of this date? It seems pretty strict but when I talk to med students/residents they waive it off saying they'll accommodate you.

Thank you so much. This is really stressing me out  

[isitlunchtimeyet]

Sorry to hear you're in this predicament! It's great that you've got in touch with admissions. From what I hear it's a strict deadline and acceptances have been rescinded in the past but hopefully they can make an exception for you! Fingers crossed it gets sorted out!