Doctoral Degree Qualifying Examination
Student advances to candidacy for the Doctoral Degree.
All coursework requirements are complete.
All committee members must be present for the advancement to candidacy exam and must sign the form.
Generated by the Graduate Coordinator.
Requirements and standards for advancement vary by department. Students must consult with the department graduate advisor or coordinator for their specific requirements.
Procedures
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Report of the Qualifying Examination must have the original signatures of all committee members and the department chair. Proxy signatures are not acceptable.
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Advancement to candidacy requires the student to pay a candidacy fee to the cashier prior to submitting the form to the Dean of Graduate Studies for approval.
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Students must have completed 3 quarters of continuous residency, and be registered/enrolled in the quarter in which they advance.
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Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above in upper division and graduate coursework, with a total of no more than eight units of "F" and/or "U" grades and meet language requirements, if applicable. Student must meet all department requirements for advancement and take the Advancement to Candidacy, Oral Qualifying or Senate Examination.
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The Report of the Qualifying Examination form needs to be submitted to OGS, by the FIRST DAY OF INSTRUCTION, in order for the student to be eligible for the In-Candidacy Fee Grant (ICFG) for the current quarter.
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Departments offering the Candidate of Philosophy degree must attach a degree and diploma application form.
NOTE: Appointment of the Doctoral Committee form must be submitted to OGS at least two weeks prior to the advancement to candidacy. A qualifying exam may not be held until the department receives approval from OGS.
THE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION MAY NOT BE TAKEN PRIOR TO RECEIVING WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE DOCTORAL COMMITTEE FROM OGS.
