What to expect at the Department

More detailed information is available

Download and read this PDF file for more detailed information.

Requirements before graduation

• Written preliminary exam: see more details here.
• six core courses : PHYS 8101, 8102, 8201, 8202, 8011, & 8301
• Minimum of 30 credit hours taken at UGA (No grade below C)
• Oral exam: see more details here.
• Dissertation

Forming your committee

• After passing the written prelim exam, you need to form your advisory committee.
• Must consist of a minimum of 3 members of the graduate faculty including the major professor(s) as the chair(s).

Dissertation submission

• See detailed information here.
• Final submission typically 10-12 days before commencement

International Students: After graduation (OPT)

• See this PDF file for detailed information.

Conclusions

Much of the information shown above is also avalable through the graduate school

• www.grad.uga.edu --> "Current Students Tab"
• contact graduate school : gradinfo@uga.edu
• contact the graduate coordinator or the appropriate office staff (Robin Taylor as of 2016)