https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/ 2026-05-18T12:56:22+00:00 https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/ https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/_media/wiki/dokuwiki.svg text/html 2025-03-21T17:49:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/academic_program?rev=1742579373&do=diff Academic Program Entering students and the first year The first year acts as a transition period between your undergraduate and graduate experiences. The main activity is still taking classes to solidify your understanding of Physics, but you are also encouraged to think about your research interests, and to find a suitable research adviser for your first Summer in our program. Towards this goal, you need to learn about what research is done in the department, and start talking to those profes… text/html 2025-03-02T17:10:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/beyond_the_second_year?rev=1740935423&do=diff Beyond the second year The third and subsequent years are dominated by research activities, which will conclude with the writing of a thesis. The average time for completing a Ph.D. in our School is about 6 to 7 years. The precise duration depends on many factors, including preparation, perseverance, and sometimes factors outside of your control. text/html 2025-10-20T15:29:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/home?rev=1760974193&do=diff Physics Graduate Handbook Introduction * Orientation * Advising * Guide to degree completion steps, and a briefer, step by step, description. * Teaching * Tuition and Related Issues * Ethics and Professionalism in Research * School Activities * Career Development Academic Program * Entering students and the first year * The second year * Beyond the second year M.Sc. Degree Requirements Ph.D. Degree Requirements Minor Requirements Physics Graduate Polic… text/html 2025-11-17T16:27:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/introduction?rev=1763396861&do=diff This Graduate Student Handbook covers general information about our program, of what to expect each year during your physics graduate studies at the University of Minnesota, and summarizes the various requirements to completing a degree program. We have made every effort to make the academic information given in this handbook consistent with the text/html 2025-07-24T13:29:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/m.s._degree_requirements?rev=1753363779&do=diff M.Sc. Degree Requirements The Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Physics may be completed under one of three options called Plans A, B and C. Plan A involves the writing of a Master's thesis. Plan B allows two choices. One choice is a so-called Plan B project. The second choice is to write three Plan B papers on three different topics. Both Plan A and Plan B require a faculty research adviser who agrees to supervise the work. A three member faculty committee will be appointed by the Director o… text/html 2022-10-04T01:32:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/minor_requirements?rev=1664847176&do=diff Minor Requirements for students outside Physics M.S. Minor: Minimum of 6 credits at the graduate level (Physics 4001, 4002, 4101, 4201 and 4303 are explicitly excluded) to include either Physics 5001 or 5011. The selected courses must also be approved by the DGS of the student's department. text/html 2024-11-05T15:24:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/other_links?rev=1730820282&do=diff University Resources Disability Resource Center: Many students have course accommodations registered through the Disability Resource Center. These accommodations vary greatly and can include time extensions on exams, peer note takers, classroom aids, etc. If a student asks about accommodations, TAs must refer the student to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator and the instructor. Students will not receive accommodations unless they provide their accommodation letter to the Undergraduate Progra… text/html 2025-10-20T15:28:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/physics_graduate_policies?rev=1760974131&do=diff Physics Graduate Policies This section described the policies of the School of Physics and Astronomy concerning Physics graduate students. The oversight of the graduate program in Physics has been delegated by the Physics Graduate Faculty to the Graduate Education Committee. The Director of Graduate Studies acts as an ex-officio member of the Graduate Education Committee. Requests for exceptions to the stated policies, or suggestions for policy changes should be directed to the Graduate Educat… text/html 2024-11-05T15:19:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/support_staff?rev=1730819946&do=diff Support Staff Student Services Offices – Tate 130 * Undergraduate Program Coordinator - Yasmely Lopez (612-624-7375, <lope0406@umn.edu>) * Textbook Orders * Room Reservations * Registration concerns, (including permission numbers, directed research/study) text/html 2025-10-20T15:31:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/ta_expectations?rev=1760974287&do=diff Teaching Assistant Duties and Expectations This section contains statements on duties and expectations for the Teaching Assistants in the School of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Minnesota * Duties of a physics teaching assistant * Appointments and re-appointments * Change in appointments * Performance and evaluation * Termination * Grievances and Appeals * Outside employment text/html 2025-07-24T13:41:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/the_ph.d._requirements?rev=1753364462&do=diff Ph.D. Degree Requirements Requirements Ph.D. text/html 2025-03-21T18:26:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/the_second_year?rev=1742581584&do=diff The second year The second year of graduate school is a transitional period between coursework and the beginning of a Ph.D. research career. M.Sc. degree students, on the other hand, should finish their degree by the end of this year. Ph.D. students should complete the following by the end of the second year: have passed the graduate written exam (GWE), find a thesis adviser, start preparing for the oral exam, finish the required coursework, and start thesis research. text/html 2025-10-08T19:52:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/transcluded_items?rev=1759953132&do=diff Winter break travel dates Students holding a Teaching Assistant appointment (TAs) are expected to carry out their duties while physically present on campus for the duration of the semester in which they are appointed. This includes the week of final exams (ending December 18, 2025 this year), and any days after that date needed for grading (instructor approval will be required for travel during this grading period). 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