Grad Handbook

Basic Information

 * In The Deparment
 * Offices
 * Keys
 * Mailboxes
 * Photocopies
 * Lounges
 * Phones
 * Computers
 * Snow Days and Cancellations
 * Physics Department Staff


 * Graduate Student Information
 * Advisors
 * Registering for Classes
 * Library
 * Books
 * Parking


 * Compensation and Fees
 * TA vs. RA
 * Summer Funding
 * Fellowships
 * Pre-doctoral (merit, progress)
 * Special Fellowships for incoming students: Charles A. Reynolds Fellowship, Graduate School Outstanding Scholar Award, Graduate School Multicultural Scholar Award
 * Summer (progress, studying for general exams)
 * Dissertation (approved prospectus; once only; students should apply as early as possible).
 * Time limit: No predoctoral fellowship support after 6 years; summer fellowships generally for beginning students preparing for written part of General Examination.
 * Travel: After passing general examinations, students receive a $1000 travel grant account from the Graduate School.
 * On-Campus Living
 * International TAs (ITAs)
 * Department of International Affairs and Services
 * International Teaching Assistant Program

Degree Requirements

 * News and Official Information
 * Master's Degree
 * Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
 * Requirements
 * Timeline and Procedures
 * Recent Ph.D. Graduates

Teaching Information

 * Supplies
 * Syllabus
 * Responsibilities
 * Feedback

Advice for a Successful Experience

 * Courses
 * Work Load
 * Preliminary Exams
 * Advisor
 * Participation

Diversity Committee

 * Current Members
 * Purpose
 * How to Contact

Physics Graduate Student Association

 * Current Officers
 * Charter
 * Annual Events
 * Grad Student Outreach