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Steps to Fullfill Preliminary Exam Requirements
(Please note, all examination forms can be found in the Current Student Forms > Examination Forms section of the site.)
Follow these steps to fulfill your preliminary exam requirement.
1. Establish
a advisory committee. Submit a
degree
plan
to OGS
When:
Prior to the deadline set by the student's college; no later than 90 days
prior to preliminary examination
Approved by: Advisory committee, department
head and Office of Graduate Studies(OGS)
2. Complete English language proficiency requirements (if applicable), and course work detailed on degree plan.
When: Before preliminary examination
3. Student and chair review eligibility requirements for the preliminary exam using the "Preliminary Examination Checklist . "
When:
Several weeks before the proposed date of the preliminary examination
Approved
by: Chair and department head
4. Student checks the availability of committee members.
When: Several weeks before the proposed date of the preliminary examination
5. Student prepares and submits any petitions found necessary by the review of the eligibility requirements.
When:
At least three weeks before the proposed date of the preliminary examination
Approved by: Advisory committee, department
head and OGS
6. When exam date is determined the department may announce schedule.
Approved by: Committee chair and department head or intercollegiate faculty chair
7. Chair submits the Report of the Preliminary Examination and the Preliminary Examination Checklist to OGS.
When:
Within 10 working days of the date of the scheduled oral examination and at least
14 weeks prior to the final examination date
Approved by: Advisory committee
8. Office of Graduate Studies notifies the student and chair of any actions necessary to rectify any deficiencies.
When: Following the review of the Report of the Preliminary Examination and the Preliminary Examination Checklist.