| Requirement | Targeted Time |
| Preliminary Exams | End of second year |
| Language Exam (If required) | End of third year |
| Oral Qualifying Exam (Advancement to Candidacy) | Between seventh and twelfth quarters |
| Dissertation Defense | Four to six years |
| Requirement | Targeted Time |
| Preliminary Exams | End of second year |
| Language Exam (If required) | End of third year |
| Oral Qualifying Exam (Advancement to Candidacy) | Between seventh and twelfth quarters |
| Dissertation Defense | Four to six years |