PhD Requirements

TA Training

First week before the beginning of and during Fall semester. During the semester, enroll in Math 900.

Qualifying Exams

Offered in August and January before the start of classes each term.

Enrollment Requirements

– At least 6 credits as a TA and 8 credits as a RA

– At least two 700+ level courses each semester

– Math 900 (TA seminar)

Prior Coursework

A graduate student can receive department conferral for up to 12 credits from another institution toward the UW-Madison PhD requirements. These courses will not appear on the UW-Madison transcript nor count toward the graduate career GPA. Coursework earned 10 or more years prior to admission to a doctoral degree is not allowed to satisfy requirements.

To confer credits, you will need to fill out the Math Transfer Credit Approval Form and submit it to the Director of Graduate Studies.

Dissertation Advisor

Begin meeting potential advisors through courses and seminars.

Masters

After completing 30 credits and 2 qualifying exams (or 1 computer science course), you have the option to obtain an MA.

– Apply to add the program of Mathematics – Foundations for Research.

– Submit the warrant request to the Box Submission Folder before the end of the semester.

Enrollment Requirements

– At least 6 credits as a TA and 8 credits as a RA

– At least one 700+ leavel course each semester; total of 3 for the year

Qualifying Exams

Pass at least one exam between the Fall and Spring semester.

Dissertation Advisor

Masters

After completing 30 credits and 2 qualifying exams (or 1 computer science course), you have the option to obtain an MA.

– Apply to add the program of Mathematics – Foundations for Research.

– Submit the warrant request to the Box Submission Folder before the end of the semester.

Enrollment Requirements

Non-dissertator

– At least 6 credits as a TA and 8 credits as a RA

– At least one 700+ level course each semester

Dissertator

– Exactly 3 credits of 990 each semester

Qualifying Exams

Pass second exam between the Fall and Spring semester.

Dissertation Advisor

– Secure a dissertation advisor

– Notify the Graduate Coordinator

Specialty Exam

– Add minor in MyGradPortal

– Establish specialty exam committee and date/time/mode

– Submit warrant request and minor approval form 4 weeks before specialty exam to the Box Submission Folder.

– After successful completion, have warrant signed electronically

Enrollment Requirements

Non-dissertator

– At least 6 credits as a TA and 8 credits as a RA

– At least one 700+ leavel course each semester

Dissertator

– Exactly 3 credits of 990 each semester

Milestones

Specialty Exam

– Add minor in MyGradPortal

– Establish specialty exam committee and date/time/mode

– Submit warrant request and minor approval form 4 weeks before specialty exam to the Box Submission Folder

– After successful completion, have warrant signed electronically

Final Defense

– Guide to Completing Your Doctoral Degree

– Establish final defense committee and date/time/mode.

– Submit warrant request to the Box Submission Folder 4 weeks before final defense

– Email your dissertation to your committee at least 2 weeks prior to the final defense

– After successful completion, deposit all documents electronically

Graduation

Enrollment Requirements

– Exactly 3 credits of 990 each semester

Final Defense

– Guide to Completing Your Doctoral Degree

– Establish final defense committee and date/time/mode.

– Submit warrant request to Box Submission Folder 4 weeks before final defense

– Email your dissertation to your committee at least 2 weeks prior to the final defense

– After successful completion, deposit all documents electronically

Graduation