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   Physics & Astronomy Graduate Placement Exams & Schedule of Events
Fall 2009


Below is the physics and astronomy graduate placement exam schedule and General Orientation Information for this Fall.
On Tuesday after general orientation week, results of exams and discussion of course selection will be held on an individual basis at the times indicated below. Please note that new graduate students who arrive at Caltech prior to Orientation Week and Official Check-In Day, are required to visit the Registrar and Dean of Graduate Studies Office upon arrival. More information will be in available at Check-In. Your course schedule blue card is to be completed pending the results of placement exams and must be submitted to the Registrar's Office no later than the end of the second week of instruction. You may attend classes before completing your registration. Subsequent add/drop cards must be returned directly to the Registrar's Office by the add/drop dates indicated on the current academic calendar.
Monday
September 21
International Student Orientation
Tuesday
September 22
International Student Orientation
Wednesday
September 23
Physics & Astronomy Placement Exams - 201 E. Bridge
8:00 am - 8:30 am: General Information Session
8:30 am - 10:00 am: Classical Physics Exam
10:00 am - 10:30 am: Break
10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Quantum Mechanics Exam
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Astronomy Department Orientation
Wednesday
September 23
Official Check-in for Graduate Students - 9am-4:30pm
General Orientation for Graduate Students
See Orientation Information for details
Thursday
September 24
General Orientation for Graduate Students
See Orientation Information for details
Friday
September 25
General Orientation for Graduate Students
See Orientation Information for details
Saturday
September 26
General Orientation for Graduate Students
See Orientation Information for details
Tuesday
September 29
Beginning of Instruction
Results of Physics Placement Exams
Prof. Alan Weinstein - 608 Millikan
10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
No appointment required
Thursday
October 1
PMA Fall Gathering - Cahill Patio
~4:00 pm

This is a preliminary schedule, dates and times of Institute Events may be subject to change.
Exams times are fixed. Check this page in mid-September for updates.
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