Department of English

• Monday, August 24, 2026 (All day)

Fisher-Bennett Hall

This year's Ph.D. 50-book exams have been scheduled for Monday, August 24, from 10 am to noon and from 2 to 4 pm. Examinees and their committees are responsible for arranging locations (including, if needed, online meetings) for their exam.

Upon conclusion of the exams, we will host our annual Welcome-Back Party in the FBH Faculty Lounge (room 135), starting at 5 pm. We will toast the examinees and kick off the new academic year. All faculty (standing and non-standing), graduate students, and staff are welcome to attend—we hope to see you there!