DMA Exams
General Information
DMA Qualifying and Prelim Exam Information
Finding a Topic for your Doctoral Project
Re-entering the Program (including Timeline)
Format Requirements for Dissertation, Thesis, and Scholarly Essay
Qualifying Exam
Request to Schedule the Qualifying Exam – Students must confirm the written exam date with Academic Affairs before submitting the request form. Students must confirm the oral interview date/time with the committee members and upload email confirmations to the webform. If an oral interview is required, the major and cognate committee members must be present for the oral interview.
Exam Day Information for Students – IMPORTANT
Preliminary Exam
Students should submit their requests through the Graduate College Student Portal. You can view video tutorials for how to use the portal here.
Students should submit their committee appointment request at least three weeks before the date of the intended exam. This is essential so that the committee can be reviewed and approved by all relevant units before the exam. If the committee is not appointed before the day of the exam, it could mean that the exam will need to be rescheduled.
Preliminary Examination – Frequently Asked Questions
Format requirements for Dissertation, Thesis, and Scholarly Essay
Final Exam
Students should submit their requests through the Graduate College Student Portal. You can view video tutorials for how to use the portal here.
Students should submit their committee appointment request at least three weeks before the date of the intended exam. This is essential so that the committee can be reviewed and approved by all relevant units before the exam. If the committee is not appointed before the day of the exam, it could mean that the exam will need to be rescheduled.
Recital Scheduling
Deposit Deadlines
Format requirements for Dissertation, Thesis, and Scholarly Essay
Timeline for Final Defense and Graduation