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): see more details here.
• Oral exam: see more details here.
• Dissertation

Forming your committee

• After passing the written prelim exam, you need to form your permanent 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 https://www.physast.uga.edu/academic_programs/grad/thesis-submission.
• Final submission typically 10-12 days before commencement

International Students: After graduation (OPT)

• See this PDF file for detailed information.

Financial Hardship

Check for available resources at https://financialhardship.uga.edu

Grievance

For grievance procedures, see https://www.physast.uga.edu/policies/student-issues/grievance for course related disputes.
For research related disputes, see this PDF file.

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 (nakayama@uga.edu).