• The Ph.D. in Anthropology allows the student to develop a flexible program reflecting special research interests, under the supervision of a faculty committee, chosen by the student. Students are encouraged to plan for completion of all work for the Ph.D. in five years. Matriculation in the Ph.D. is full-time only.
  • In order to be eligible for the department and intramural support, students must reside locally through the Autumn, Winter and Spring Quarters of academic years one through five.
  • The University oral examination may be scheduled in the fifth year or beyond depending upon a student's time to degree completion. Ph.D. students in Anthropology must complete a minimum of 135 quarter units with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B). The maximum allowable number of transfer units is 45.