2026 Prelim/Final Exam Workshop on Sept. 2, 2026 in 222/276 Loomis

Are you planning to take or thinking about taking your preliminary or final examination this coming academic year (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)? If so, then you may be interested in attending the 2026 Physics Prelim/Final Exam Workshop from 6 - 8 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2026 in Rm. 222/276 Loomis. Pizza and drinks will be provided!

During the first hour of the workshop (6-7 p.m.), I plan to cover the following topics:

-- General information about the prelim and thesis examinations

-- Rules associated with the prelim and thesis exams

-- Rules associated with resigning your appointment

-- Steps for organizing a prelim/final exam committee

During the second hour (7-8 p.m.), I plan to discuss:

-- Tips for writing the prelim paper

-- Tips for writing your thesis

-- Tips for writing a ~30 minute prelim/final talk

-- Any other questions about the prelim or thesis exams you have

If you're interested in attending this Workshop, please let me know (slcooper@illinois.edu) so I can estimate how much pizza to order.

Thanks, and if you have any questions about this Workshop, please let me know.

Best, Lance