Ph.D. Preliminary Requirements
- The purpose of the prelim requirements is to ensure that students have competence in several fields of EECS, not just one specialization. In the current version of the preliminary examination requirement, the breadth course requirement is used in combination with a narrower exam to ensure adequate subject matter depth and breadth.
- You will have fulfilled the Prelim Requirement only after you pass the exam and meet the course breadth requirements. All PhD students are expected to complete the preliminary breadth and course requirements before the Qual Exam. The Qualifying Examination may not be taken until the “pass” for the Preliminary Requirement is issued.
EE and CS students, visit the Prelim Exam Preparation web page for application deadlines, exam areas, sample questions, syllabi, and sign-up sheets.