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:

Kelly MacArthur
Undergraduate Advisor
226 JWB
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.
  • Complete at least 18 upper division credit hours of University of Utah mathematics courses.
  • An exit interview is requested the semester a student graduates.
Mathematics Majors:
Note: Math 1250-1260, which covers roughly the same material as Math 1210-1220-2210, may be taken in place of the latter sequence if a student is adequately prepared for it. Mathematics Minors: