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This exam has any of four possible outcomes:
Pass
Pass with recommendations regarding the student's program of work.
No Pass but re-examination permitted
No Pass - No re-examination
The qualifying exam should be completed as soon as possible in the student's doctoral program. The qualifying examination must be taken and passed during the first year in residence or continued registration will not be permitted. Exceptions will be handled on an individual basis by petition.
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The objective of the English proficiency requirement is to ensure that all PhD candidates possess the writing skills necessary for effective technical communication before embarking on the dissertation writing process. English proficiency should be demonstrated in one of three ways:can be shown by earning a bachelor’s degree in the US or in a qualifying country, or
By submitting a TOEFL writing score of 22 or greater at the time of application;
By submitting an IELTS writing score of 6.5 or greater at the time of application;
By retaking the TOEFL or IELTS and achieving a writing score target; or
By passing an approved technical writing course (see below).
Students who cannot demonstrate proficiency on the basis of their TOEFL or IELTS writing score must either retake the test, or enroll in an approved technical writing course as soon as possible as a Ph.D. student.
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