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Undergraduate FAQ

Which math class should I take?

Please see the placement guidelines. If you have transfer courses and believe you place into a course higher than Calculus I (Math1210), then you can email the Undergraduate Advisor to answer your question.

I am unable to register - what do I do?

Please read through this information as it's likely it will answer your question. If nothing on that page applies to you, then you can email the Undergraduate Advisor (Please provide as much information as possible for the advisor to be most efficient and helpful for you.)

How do I replace a grade for my QA requirement?

If you took Math 1090, for example, didn't do well, and then took the course again, receiving a better grade, then your grade has already been replaced automatically by the Registrar. If you took Math 1050, didn't do well, and then you realized your major only requires Math 1030 and you took 1030, receiving a better grade than in 1050, then the Undergraduate Advisor can write a letter for you to replace the 1050 grade with your 1030 grade in your g.p.a. calculation. (This also applies for any combination of Math 1030, 1090 and 1050.) Please email the Undergraduate Advisor to schedule an appointment.

How do I know if a class is full?

On the university schedule for a given semester, go to the page listing all math classes that are offered. Click on the class catalog number and it will bring up a screen showing the class enrollment for all sections of that class. For example, if you want to see if Math 1210 section 002 is full, click on any of the 1210 numbers on the schedule and it will show you what the enrollment cap is and how many students are currently enrolled.

If the class I want is full, can I get on a waiting list?

Many Math Department instructors are friendly about adding qualified students who need to get into a full class. There are some occasions where we absolutely cannot allow any more students into a course because the classroom doesn't have any seats left at all. If you need to get into a class that is full and you have met the prerequisites for that class, the first thing to do is to watch the enrollment to see if someone drops or if the class cap is increased, making space available. If you aren't able to register before classes start, we recommend that you attend class on the first day and speak with the instructor to find out if they will allow you to add the class. If they are open to letting you add the class even though it is full, you'll need to fill out the permission code request form.

Why is placement not based on high school grades?

High schools vary so widely in how they teach and grade students that we cannot count on high school grades to be reliable indicators of success in our math classes. We rely on quantitative test data that is more consistent, and nationally recognized and accepted, or transfer college courses.

How do I become a tutor or grader?

After you have completed at least Calculus III you may apply to be a tutor, grader and/or computer lab assistant in our Tutoring Center. Applications and recommendation forms are available here. Please contact Aryn DeJulis for more information.

How do I apply for graduation?

You first need to print the Graduation Application. Then, email the Undergraduate Advisor to schedule a graduation application appointment. After that, you'll just need to take the completed and signed form to the Graduation Office in SSB, Second Floor. If you miss the graduation application deadline you will need to pay a late fee.

As a math major how do I get involved with the Math Department?

We encourage math majors to be involved with the Math Department. Some students choose to participate in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), while others apply to work for the math department as a tutor or grader (see above). The Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee (USAC) is open to all math majors and assists with the planning of undergraduate events and participates in the the Retention, Promotion, and Tenure process for faculty members. We offer the Undergraduate Colloquium, a series of weekly talks geared to undergraduates, which offers exposure to a variety of mathematical topics. There are also undergraduate events each semester that students are encouraged to attend, such as undergraduate luncheons focusing on topics such as careers or graduate school, and contests, such as the Calculus Carnival and the Undergraduate Problem Solving Competition,. Students are encouraged to form study groups when appropriate, and the Math Center offers group study rooms as well as individual study desks.

How do I register for the Boot Camp Refresher Workshop?

You can register in the usual way, through Campus Information Services, for either Math 10 or Math 15, but you may first need to add a non-credit career to your record through the "Student Records" box on your student tab in CIS. If you have any problems, you can call 801-581-7155 for further assistance.

How can I succeed in my math class?

Here are some useful tips for success in a math class, as well as some tips for math exams.

Why do I need to take a math class to graduate with a degree that doesn't need much math skills?

Here are some responses we've collected that may answer your question.

Who can answer my questions?

If you still have questions you can email the Undergraduate Advisor