Reference Materials
Reference Materials and Forms
Intended for both students and faculty currently involved in the program, these pages provide useful reference materials related to the Graduate Group in Cultural Studies. These pages are available as downloadable Adobe .pdf files.
The Cultural Studies Handbook
The Handbook outlines the specific requirements of the graduate program including information on advisors, designated emphases, qualifying exams, required courses, dissertation writing, organizing a dissertation committee, financial aid and much more. Organized by year, it is designed to help students understand and navigate the program and University requirements for the Ph.D.
Checklist for Continuing Students
Guidelines for Faculty Participating in Qualifying Exams
Because our faculty is drawn from many departments and disciplines, these suggested guidelines are intended to help Committee Chairs and faculty examiners understand the procedures and protocols of the examination process.
Guidelines for Students Preparing for the Qualifying Exams
Learning Contracts
If there are others forms or reference materials that you would like to see included on this website, please contact us at culturalstudies@ucdavis.edu.
Mentoring Guidelines
CST Bylaws
TA Guidelines