Support for Year 2: Pass SPEAK/ELPT test at grade B or higher before start of second year (international students only). Complete at least 18 s.h. the first two semesters with a GPA of at least 3.00, including at least 9 s.h. the first semester with a GPA of at least 3.00. Support for Year 3: Complete the PhD Candidacy Review by the end of second year, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.40. Students who wish to be considered for financial assistance for their third year in the program should request a PhD Candidacy Review no later than the spring semester of their second year. Support for Year 4: Pass 22S:203-204 or 22S:253-254, and meet departmental GPA requirements by the end of the first semester of the third year. Support for Year 5: Pass PhD Final (Comprehensive) Exam by the end of fourth year.

Within 12 months of passing the PhD Final (Comprehensive) Exam, the PhD candidate should present a written and oral Prospectus to his or her committee. Failure to meet this deadline may result in non-renewal of financial support.

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