Preparing for Qualifying Exams: Strategies for Success

Event details Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML) - 240 - 3550 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Type: Lecture / Talk / Workshop Campus: University Park Campus Department: Dornsife PhD Academy Audience: Students About this event Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 5:30-7:00PM | DML 240 + Zoom | Register 5:30PM - Check In/Dinner | 6:00-7:00PM - Programming Qualifying exams are a major milestone on the path to doctoral candidacy. Designed for second- and third-year Ph.D. students, this session will provide practical guidance on preparing for qualifying exams, developing effective study strategies, managing the process, and setting yourself up for success. *This event is designed for Dornsife Ph.D. students (YR 2+3). If you are not a Dornsife Ph.D. student and are interested in attending, please email us at phdacademy@dornsife.usc.edu.* Bonus for Dornsife Ph.D. students only: Attending this event counts toward the 4-event minimum to apply for the PhD Academy Scholarship and Research Fund (up to $500). If you are experiencing any symptoms or are currently in an isolation/quarantine period due to a recent infection or exposure, please do not attend. Thank you. Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/preparing-for-qualifying-exams-strategies-for-success