Almost half the graduate majors at UC Davis are sponsored by graduate groups. Ph.D. candidates must be in residence for at least six quarters, meet the coursework requirements for their specific program, pass a qualifying examination, and present a dissertation containing an original contribution to knowledge. Additional requirements vary from program to program. The Qualifying Examination and Dissertation Committees are appointed by Graduate Studies. The application deadline is April I for domestic students and March I for international students.
Early application is recommended.
The minimum criteria for admission are a Bachelor's degree from an 'institution of acceptable standing and a B grade point average in prior coursework. Satisfaction of minimal standards does not guarantee admission, because the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of places available. Not all qualified applicants can be admitted. You should check with the Graduate Group to which you are applying for specific group requirements.