The preliminary examination is a significant milestone in a graduate student's academic career. It is a written exam to assess knowledge of areas within the academic discipline. Below you'll find workshop and exam dates, as well as info on how to prepare for these exams.
Guidelines on Preparing for the Mathematics Preliminary Exams
Exam Dates
Current Math graduate students receive an email to register for the Prelim Exams around 2-3 weeks prior to the exam date.
Spring Quarter 2024 Prelim EXAM Dates:
Analysis: Monday, March 25, 2024
Topology: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Applied: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Algebra: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Applied Math & Math Students sign up HERE
Prelim Workshop Dates
2024 Dates: To Be Determined
2023
Algebra Prelim Workshop:
September 4th- 8th, 2023 - 9 am to 11 am
Analysis Prelim Workshop:
August 7th-11th, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in MSB 2112 or Join Virtually
Topology Prelim Workshop:
September 4th-8th, 2023 - 11 am to 1 pm in MSB 2112
Applied Prelim Workshop:
September 5th - 8th, and 11th - 15th, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in MSB 2240