More detailed information is available: Graduate Student Handbook Requirements before graduation: Written preliminary exam details Six core courses : PHYS 8101, 8102, 8201, 8202, 8011, & 8301 Minimum of 30 credit hours taken at UGA (No grade below C): see Degree Requirements Oral exam details 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 Thesis Submission information 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 Grievance For grievance procedures, see for course related disputes.For research related disputes, see this PDF file. Conclusion Much of the information shown above is also available through the Graduate School: https://grad.uga.edu/current-students/ Contact the Graduate School : gradinfo@uga.edu Contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Tho Nguyen (ngtho@uga.edu).
