| The purpose of this web page is to answer your questions about graduate student requirements, policies, and other useful information. Everything here is specific to the physics department. Please address comments or suggestions concerning policies or requirements to kgl@caltech |
Incoming Students: People You Should Know Summer & Fall Arrivals Placement Exams What Classes You Should Take |
The Oral Candidacy Exam:
A list of Candidacy Requirements How to Schedule Your Oral Candidacy Exam What to do Before & After the Exam |
| The Basic Physics Exam Requirement:
Exam I (CP) Mostly Classical Mechanics & Electrodynamics Exam II (QM) Mostly Quantum & Statistical Mechanics Sample Problems Suggestions on Studying for the Exams |
The Advanced Physics Requirement:
Course substitutions |
| Graduation Requirements:
Timeline for Completion Department Policies for Graduate Students |
Writing a Thesis:
Caltech Requirements - Forms & Regulations How to Schedule Your Thesis Defense Master's Degree |
Physics, Math & Astronomy |
Graduate Study & Research Physics Graduate Office October 2008 |