CMB Examinations
CMB Examination Policy
See the current Graduate & Professional Bulletin for details concerning administration of examinations and requirements for submitting specific forms to the Graduate School Office including graduation requirements.
Students are required to pass a comprehensive preliminary examination for admission to candidacy for the PhD. This examination consists of preparation of a written research proposal and an oral exam which covers the candidate’s entire program of study. This document provides guidelines to be used by the student and the student’s graduate committee during preparation for, and administration of, the examination.
Important Information and Forms
- Prelim Instructions for CMB Students
- This document describes the format of the proposal
- CMB Prelim Guide
- This provides detailed explanation of the examination process
- Pre-Prelim Exam Form
- This form should be completed during the committee meeting PRIOR to the prelim exam and shared with the CMB office.
- Guidelines for Chairing the Preliminary Examination
- This document explains the role of the person chairing the examination. The advisor may not chair the exam.
- CMB-Prelim-Exam-Evaluation
- This form should be provided to each examiner at the same time as the proposal. Each member of the committee should complete this form independently and share it with the Chair.