https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/ 2026-04-11T16:01:35+00:00 https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/ https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/_media/wiki/dokuwiki.svg text/html 2025-03-21T18:36:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/advice_for_advisers?rev=1742582200&do=diff Advice for Advisers (23 August 2021) Summary of Academic Policies Below is a Summary, adapted from Table 1.2 of the Graduate Handbook, that pertains to the policies governing our Ph.D. program. See the Graduate Handbook for further information, or for information on the M.Sc. program. text/html 2025-03-21T18:22:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/classes_to_take?rev=1742581343&do=diff Typical Classes to Take For short descriptions of classes, go to Physics Graduate Classes All Physics PhD students must take the following classes (unless you have taken similar classes before elsewhere. Waiving this class requirement must be done in writing by the DGS) text/html 2020-08-25T02:18:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/ethics_in_research?rev=1598321891&do=diff Ethics in Research University of Minnesota Resources * A Guide to Research Ethics. With emphasis on the medical sciences, but it contains information on Authorship, Plagiarism, Conflicts of Interest, and Data Management. * Ethics Orientation Slides by Allen Goldman American Physical Society Resources Ethics Statement text/html 2022-04-07T19:32:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/fellowships?rev=1649359946&do=diff Fellowships, Scholarships, and Grants Departmental The School of Physics and Astronomy offers a number of fellowships and prizes to our graduate students. Information can be found here. Graduate School * Graduate Fellowship Office * Privately-funded Fellowships Check, in particular, the Stanwood Johnston Fellowship and the Louise T. Dosdall Fellowship for women. text/html 2025-03-21T18:25:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/graduate_classes?rev=1742581548&do=diff DGS' Course Catalog The following list of classes and their descriptions are taken from the Graduate School Catalog with a few changes, clarifications and notes about how frequently certain courses are taught. For guidelines on which courses typical students take, go to text/html 2021-08-23T15:24:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/home?rev=1629732267&do=diff Advice from the DGS This is a collection of tips, policies, and information for our graduate students and faculty. The official policy statements of the School of Physics and Astronomy are listed in the home. In case of any discrepancies between this section and the graduate handbook, the handbook takes precedence. text/html 2020-10-14T22:01:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/links?rev=1602712887&do=diff Links to Graduate Student Organizations * Graduate School - for current students * GradPhi - Graduate Student Organization * WIPA(Women in Physics and Astronomy)-(WIPA survival guide) * COGS - Council of Graduate Students * GAPSA - Graduate and Professional Students Assembly text/html 2016-05-24T20:03:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/matriculation?rev=1464120224&do=diff Matriculation Procedures (Fall 2016) Process after you accept our financial support and admission offer: American Students (US passport holder or permanent resident): * By now you should have already received an email from the Graduate School stating a decision was made on your application. If you have not done so, please fill out the enrollment form online by logging into ApplyYourself, and submitting your decision to accept our offer of admission. text/html 2016-09-02T00:25:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/orientation2008?rev=1472775912&do=diff Orientation Slides Here are some slides used during the orientation program. * ["Overview of Physics Graduate Program"] Presentation by DGS Joseph Kapusta for the opening of the orientation program. * ["Academic Integrity"] Presentation by DGS Joseph Kapusta on academic integrity. * ["Boynton Health Services"] Presentation by representative of Boynton Health Services. text/html 2025-06-08T20:16:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/past_gwe?rev=1749413768&do=diff Previous GWE Exams Linked below are the GWEs since 1998. We strive to keep the level of the exam consistent across years. Hence it is good practice in preparing for the exam to study prior exams. [Spring 1998 Graduate Written Exam] [Fall 1998 Graduate Written Exam] [Spring 1999 Graduate Written Exam] [Fall 1999 Graduate Written Exam] [Fall 2000 Graduate Written Exam] [Spring 2000 Graduate Written Exam] [Fall 2001 Graduate Written Exam] [Spring 2001 Graduate Written Exam] [Fall 2002 Gra… text/html 2022-01-26T20:53:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/preparation_for_the_graduate_written_exam?rev=1643230428&do=diff How to prepare for the Graduate Written Exam (GWE) The Graduate Written Exam (GWE) is a comprehensive exam around the core subjects of Physics that needs to be passed before the beginning of the second year of graduate study (a petition for an extension is possible). text/html 2014-06-06T13:31:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/problems?rev=1402061478&do=diff Solving Personal Problems and Grievances If you have a problem with a faculty or staff member, another student, or a personal problem, the following information may be useful. Personal problems Here are some places to start: * UCCS (University Consulting and counseling Service) text/html 2014-06-06T13:39:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/thesis_templates?rev=1402061944&do=diff LaTex Templates for Theses * From the Graduate School also contains information on thesis formatting and submission * From a student in the Math Department through Marie Lopez del Puerto * From a student in CS through Marie Lopez del Puerto (look under LaTeX Thesis Package) Would anyone take a lead in merging them to produce the most convenient one for the department? text/html 2022-03-31T15:26:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/travel_funding?rev=1648740395&do=diff Travel grants to attend research conferences Here is some information about how the department will support you if you want to go to a conference or workshop. Who is eligible? Graduate students in the School of Physics and Astronomy who have been accepted as speakers or as poster presenters at a conference or APS meeting (or equivalent meeting). Interested students should contact their DGS for more information. text/html 2020-08-25T13:35:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/dgs_advice/winter_tips?rev=1598362509&do=diff Tips to Live Safely and Comfortably during Winter in Minnesota Winter in Minnesota can be very beautiful. Snowfalls are often followed by a sharp drop in temperature and clear blue skies. Here are some activities and tips to enjoy winter: Winter Sports