Milestones for the Ph.D. degree in Mathematics

Year in program	Milestone to complete
1st year	Complete three core courses (Place out of core courses, if eligible) Responsible Conduct of Research Training
Before beginning of 2nd year By the end of the third semester	Choose Advisor to Chair Special Committee Formation of Special Committee
2nd year	Complete four (cumulative) core courses Student Progress Review (annually beginning in 2nd year)
Before beginning of 3rd year Post A Exam Annually, prior to SPR	Advancement to Candidacy (A Examination) Post A Exam Paper, Annual Milestone
By the end of 5th Year	B Examination
Expected time to degree 5 years	Thesis / Dissertation