The Written Qualifying Exam (WQE)

WHAT

The Written Qualifying Exam (WQE - pronounced ``Wookie'')
is an exam that students in the Ph.D. program must pass.
The description and syllabus for the WQE are available in:

WHEN

The WQE is currently scheduled for two 4-hour sessions:

HOW

To take the WQE, you must sign up.

• The sign-up sheet for the WQE is with Verra Morgan
  in the Graduate Student Office, 4403 Boelter Hall.

• The deadline for signing up is Wednesday November 10.

• To sign up, you must file your Fields of Study form.
  (This form lists your intended Major and Minor Fields,
  and the courses you are taking to complete them.)

• You must also present your Breadth Requirement form, to
  show your progress toward satisfying the breadth requirement.