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PhD Graduate Student Handbook

Commencing Study 
Distribution Requirement
Seminar Requirement
Foreign Language Requirement
Graduate College Requirements 
Qualification for Doctoral Candidacy
Comprehensive Exams
Dissertation
Post-Funded Years
After the PhD
Fellowships and Awards
Department Travel Funds 
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(Updated August 29, 2018)

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