The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers programs of study leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Mathematics and Mathematics. Requirements for the degrees in the various programs are spelled out in detail in the Program Descriptions chapter of this document. Our program is sufficiently small that we will be able to give individualized attention to your graduate studies.
The authority for administering the program rests with the Committee on Graduate Studies. The Director of Graduate Studies will serve as advisor to all students until such time as a supervisor for the thesis or dissertation is appointed. Director of Graduate Studies will help you formulate your plan of study through formal meetings with individual graduate students. These meetings occur twice yearly before the beginning of the preregistration period.
New students, as part of the usual orientation program, will meet with the Director of Graduate Studies to plan their first year of study in the program. Incoming students may elect to take the preliminary exam. Success in this exam will allow students to place out of some introductory courses. Only very well prepared students should take this exam (sample exams will be mailed on request). During advisement, help will be given concerning course selection based on your interests, your undergraduate background, and the results of the preliminary exam if you choose to take it.
Continuing students are required to enroll for courses during the preregistration period, and are required to meet with the Director of Graduate Studies. You should feel free to discuss with a faculty member any difficulties you are having. It is important that you get sound advice and correct information.