Satisfactory completion of the first part is an M.A. pass and satisfactory completion of both parts is a Ph.D. pass. Ph.D. candidates are expected to show greater mastery, wider knowledge, and more power in dealing with questions not phrased in exactly the context of material presented in the standard courses than are M.A. candidates.
Exams are three hours in length.
Students may attempt any number of examinations in each examination period. Precise dates and times are posted well in advance of the exams. Students must sign-up for the exams in the graduate office. Copies of past exams may be purchased from the graduate office. The Committee which writes the exams also grades the exams.