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Preliminary Examination Request

Access the Preliminary Exam Request in ARCS

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Instructions

To schedule the Preliminary Exam, the following conditions must be met:
  • Have an approved degree plan
  • Be registered for the semester of 5-week term during which the exam occurs
  • Degree plan GPA and overall GPA must meet or exceed minimum requirements
  • At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, have no more than 6 hours of graded coursework remaining on the degree plan (his can be waived with approval from the department head)
View the ARCS student guide for instructions on how to schedule the preliminary exam in ARCS. 

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