Applying to Ph.D. Program

Application Timing

Applications must be received by January 15 for admission to the following Fall semester.

Prerequisites

To enter the program, students need the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree and/or a Master’s degree in Mathematics (completed by the start of the PhD program) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
• A strong background in theory and applied mathematics courses, including at least three proof-based courses (eg. real analysis, complex analysis, abstract algebra, etc.).

Applications from students who do not satisfy all of the prerequisites but have a strong academic background in a field that draws significantly from mathematics (e.g., statistics, economics, computer science, etc.) and have taken several mathematics courses may be considered under special circumstances. Applications from prospective students who are in the process of taking relevant prerequisite courses will be accepted and evaluated. It is important to understand that satisfying the prerequisites alone does not guarantee admission. Admission is highly competitive and is the result of a number of factors, including academic record, letters of recommendation, breadth and depth of academic background and experience, and strength of academic institutions attended.

Application Materials Required

A complete application includes:

• Online application form, including Statement of Purpose
• Non-refundable application fee
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  
• Transcript(s). Applicants are required to upload transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
• Three official letters of recommendation from instructors in mathematics courses. Letters should directly address mathematical ability and should include comparisons. Examples of comparisons are percentage rank in courses (such as top 10%) and rank in graduating class (such as top quartile in cohort).
• GRE Mathematics Subject Test ***WAIVED for Fall 2025*** (the GRE General Test is not required).
• TOEFL/IELTS Test Results for applicants whose first language is not English and have not graduated from an institution where English is the official language of instruction. TOEFL minimum score is 100 IBT, ETS institutional code 5244. The IELTS may be used as an alternative to the TOEFL. The minimum qualifying IELTS score is 7.5.
  
• International students must work closely with the Office of Global Services to stay informed about all visa requirements and related issues.