Advisory Exams
Take required Physical Major courses
[Chem. 661, 675]
Begin accumulating Minor credits and take elective Physical Major courses
Enroll in and attend Physical Seminars (Chem. 960)
Attend research talks (September/October)
Join a research group between November 1 and November 15
Begin Research (Chem. 992 or 995)
Second Year
Enroll in and attend Physical Seminars (Chem. 960)
Finish required coursework (Major and Minor credits) File Minor Agreement Form
(submit halfway through coursework) - Obtain form from Chemistry
Graduate Office.
Topic Exams-September/November
Thesis Background Exam (Second semester)
Continue Research
Third Year
Enroll in and attend Physical Seminars (Chem. 960)
Research Proposal File Request for Preliminary
Warrant3 weeks prior to defense - Obtain from Chemistry Graduate
Office.
Continue research
Fourth (and subsequent) Year(s)
Enroll in and attend Physical Seminars (Chem. 960)
Continue Research
Write and defend Ph.D. Thesis File Ph.D. Final Oral Committee
Approval Form3 weeks before oral exam - Obtain from Chemistry
Graduate Office.
File Minor Agreement Form
(submit halfway through coursework) - Obtain form from Chemistry
Graduate Office.