Sample Exams for M.A. and Ph.D. Testing

Don't just sit there!
Prelims and exams are stressful. Make sure to provide plenty of time to study, but also remember to take a break once in a while. Davis is close to many hiking and biking trails open year round.

EXAM DATES: Usually, the day before instruction begins, Fall and Winter quarters.
Sample exams below are all in PDF format.

Voluntary Assessment Test (Reflects Requirements Effective Fall 2001)

Fall 2006
Fall 2004
Fall 2003
Fall 2002
Fall 2001

Master's Examinations

Winter 2008
Fall 2007 — Algebra, Analysis
Winter 2007
Fall 2006
Winter 2006
Fall 2003
Fall 2001

Ph.D. Preliminary Examination (Reflecting Requirements after Fall 2001) A written exam, it comprises graduate material in analysis and algebra, as covered in the following five graduate courses: 201ABC and 250AB, and the undergraduate material in analysis and algebra that is prerequisite for these courses. Read the detailed guidelines on preparing for math preliminary exams for more information.

Winter 2008
Fall 2007 — Algebra, Analysis
Winter 2007
Fall 2006
Winter 2006
Winter 2005
Fall 2004
Winter 2004
Fall 2003
Winter 2003
Fall 2002
Winter 2002
Sample Exam

Language Examinations

French

A Brief French Technical Dictionary

Fall 2008 Exam
Fall 2007 Exam
Winter 2007 Exam
Fall 2006 Exam
Winter 2006 Exam
Winter 2005 Exam
Fall 2003 Exam
Spring 2003 Exam
Fall 2002 Exam
Fall 2001 Exam
Fall 2000 Exam
Spring 1999 Exam
Spring 1994 Exam
Fall 1993 Exam

German

Fall 2007 Exam
Fall 2006 Exam
Winter 2006 Exam
Winter 2002 Exam