Degree Timeline

Ph.D. Timeline

The following time line is meant to provide general guidance - individual cases may vary.

Four graduating Phd Duke Math students in May 2017

Ph.D. Degree Requirements

The Graduate School requires that you complete paper work for both the Preliminary Exam and the Thesis Defense at least ONE MONTH BEFORE the scheduled date.  Read the information above carefully, and let the DGSA (dgsa-math@math.duke.edu) know as soon as you are ready to schedule the exam and defense.

Further information for Math PhD Students