What background do I need for admission to the Math Departments masters program?
The only formal requirements are: (1) a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or in a related area, with (2) an undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or better (on a four point scale), (3) 3 letters of recommendation, and (4) general GRE scores. From a practical point of view, you should have taken classes in calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and proof techniques. An exposure to Abstract Algebra and Real Analysis is also desirable. If you lack some of this background, then you may be “conditionally admitted” into our program. You would then be required to take appropriate remedial classes. In fact, you can take Introduction to Modern Algebra (MATH 4127/5127) and Analysis (MATH 4217/5217 and 4227/5227) for graduate credit. • Do I have to take any standardized tests? Yes. Effective Fall 2003, you must take the general part of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). However, you don’t have to take the subject test. International students must take the TOEFL test (unless their
