Some departments/programs may require students, particularly those in doctoral programs, to obtain a reading knowledge of one or two languages other than English, in which there may be a significant amount of reference material related to the chosen field of graduate study. This requirement must be fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Department/Program at least one year prior to submission of the student's thesis. A statement from the Head of the Department/Program that the language requirement has been completed must be sent to the School of Graduate Studies.