PhD Dissertation
When the student has successfully passed the Master's paper and the third-year requirement, he/she must request the formation of a committee to conduct the oral examination for admission to candidacy for the PhD. This oral examination normally covers the dissertation proposal but need not be limited to that. This proposal is due before August 31 of the third year. All other requirements must be completed before this oral examination may be taken.
The final oral examination covers the completed dissertation. This examination is normally held in the spring of the fifth year or earlier.
