Qualifications to take the PhD Statistics candidacy exam:

1. 1. The student must have completed all coursework. Exceptions may be granted to a student who has not completed all their reading and seminar courses, but their plan for completing these subjects must be included in their letter of intent (see list of requirements below).

   2. The average of the student's grades in Stat 301, 302, 303, 311, and 312 is 1.75 or better.  

Requirements to take the candidacy or qualifying exam:

1. 1. Letter of intent using the prescribed template. You may find the template here: Templates Office of Graduate Studies

   2. TCG for PhD Statistics Candidacy Exam (not required for Qualifying Exams). You may request your TCG here: Document Request Form

   3. The student must be enrolled in residence or enrolled in any subject during the term of the qualifying or candidacy exam.

The deadline for signifying your intent to take the exams scheduled for this midyear is October 10, 2025 (Friday). You may submit the requirements through this form: Qualifying and Candidacy Exams (google.com) 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the regular schedule for candidacy and qualifying exams?

• The regular schedule for candidacy and qualifying exams is during the midyear term.

How long will it take to get the results?

• The results should be available by registration period of the first semester.

What if you do not pass one or more subject areas of the candidacy exam? 

• The panel will decide on the scope of your re-examination which you need to take within a year of your first exam.

• Note that you are only given two attempts to pass the candidacy exams.