To be advanced to candidacy for a doctoral degree, students must have completed all requirements established by the major department, and the Graduate Council, including passing the qualifying exam(s). Additional details can be found on the Graduate Division website.
Expectations for Staff Graduate Advisors
Expectations for Committee Members
Expectations for Faculty Graduate Advisors
Expectations for the Graduate Division
Procedure for the Advancement to Candidacy Action
Advancement to candidacy is proposed via GradPoint, with step-by-step instructions below.