Milestones for the Ph.D. degree in Mathematics
| Year in program | Milestone to complete |
|---|---|
| 1st year |
Complete two core courses |
| by the end of the third semester | Formation of Special Committee |
| 2nd year | Complete four (cumulative) core courses Student Progress Review (annually beginning in 2nd year) |
| before beginning of seventh semester | Foreign Language Requirement |
| before beginning of seventh semester | Advancement to Candidacy (A Examination) |
| 5th / 6th year | B Examination |
| 5th / 6th year | Thesis / Dissertation |