PhD Dissertation
When the student has successfully passed the second-year oral exam, the written comprehensive examinations, and the third-year paper, 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 examination must be taken before the beginning of the fourth year. All other requirements must be completed before this oral examination may be taken.
A final oral examination covers the completed dissertation. This examination is normally held in the spring of the fourth year.
