The Mathematics Major
Becoming a Math Major
To become a mathematics major one must have an interest in and talent for mathematics. There are no special departmental admission requirements. To declare a math major (or minor) contact:
Angie Gardiner
Undergraduate Advisor
LCB 214
801-581-6837
Departmental Graduation Requirements
In addition to the required course work necessary for the specific majors, all math majors are required to:
- Receive a "C" or better in all math classes (this applies to the minor also) and a "C-" or better in allied courses. Teaching majors must receive a C+ or better in all math courses.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.3 in mathematics courses. Teaching majors must maintain a 2.8 minimum GPA in mathematics courses.
- Complete at least 18 upper division credit hours of University of Utah mathematics courses.
- Successfully pass, with a C or better (C+ or better for teaching majors), all mathematics courses within 3 attempts. Failure to pass any mathematics course with a C or better (C+ or better for teaching majors) within 3 attempts will result in dismissal from the major. A withdrawal will be considered an attempt.
- An exit interview is requested the semester a student graduates.
Note: Qualified students are encouraged to substitute Math 1250-1260 for Math 1210-1220-2210. Students initially majoring in engineering may substitute Math 1270-1280 for the Calculus sequence. Students whose initial majors require Math 2250 may substitute Math 2250-2270-3150 for Math 2270-2280. Mathematics Minors: