Computer Science Department's Ph.D Qualifier Exam

Spring 2025

Muhammad Ali Gulzar (CS Ph.D. Exam Coordinator)

2025 CS Ph.D. Qualifier Exam Registration

Students can register for the 2025 CS Ph.D. Qualifier Exam using the following Registration Link. Please note that registration is binding. Failure to take the exam after registering will result in a Fail score. Students planning to request a waiver must also register and complete the relevant section of the registration form.

Changes to the Ph.D. Qualifier Exam this year:

Starting in Spring 2025, area-specific exam committees will assess Ph.D. students’ qualifying exams and determine qualifier waiver eligibility (if applicable). Any questions regarding the rubric for waivers should be directed to the chair of the area-specific committee. The grading scheme for the qualifier exam will be Pass/Fail/Waive.

Default Schedule and Deadlines

Students have ~6 weeks to study, prepare, and take the exam designed by the area-specific committees. The committee has 2-4 weeks to grade the exam and/or conduct oral exams (if needed or required by the committee).

Please read the web page for your area carefully, as it may contain information that supersedes the information posted on this page.

Please note that your participation in the survey did not register you for any exam, nor does it signify your commitment to taking one. Your decision to select an area should not be based on the perceived difficulty of the exam. The committees reserve the right to request that you reconsider the area. If you are unsure, consult your research advisor before making your area selection.

Area-specific Committees