Department of Mathematics
Duke University : Graduate School : Dept of Math : Math Graduate program
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Graduate Program

Graduate Program

Current students * Recent graduates

Information for Applicants

Information for Current Students

Arrival at Duke to Start the First Year

Teaching Duties
are important. Good teaching skills are a must for getting an academic job.

Graduate School Fellowships
Teaching is good for you but not teaching can be better

Written Qualifying Exam
Given about 10 days before the start of the semester.

Basic graduate courses

Oral Qualifying Exam
Should be taken before the end of the first year, must be taken before the end of the third semester.

Annual Progress Reports
Are due on April 15 each year.

Preliminary Exam
Must be taken before the end of the third year.

Thesis Defense and Graduation
Pay careful attention to the deadlines.

Applying for Academic Jobs
Is done in the Fall of your final year.

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Duke University : Graduate School : Dept of Math : Math Graduate program