Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the graduate program, an applicant must submit:
- Completed on-line application (link below), including non-refundable application fee.
- Scores for the general GRE are not accepted as part of the application.
- Three letters of recommendation, submitted by the writer via the Graduate School's online application process.
- Official transcripts of all previous college work. Current UM students may submit web transcripts.
- Content descriptions of all post calculus college-level mathematics courses completed along with grade received.
- A Statement of Purpose. Your statement should include:
- Your relevant experience in mathematics.
- Why you want the degree you are applying for.
- Why the University of Montana is a good fit for you.
- Applicants for a Master's or a Ph.D. degree must have a Bachelor's degree by time of their enrollment. Note that a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics is not required though an extensive background in mathematics is expected.
- In addition to the above requirements, applicants may submit other evidence indicating the ability to pursue an advanced degree in mathematics (such as the GRE subject test in mathematics).
Application deadline: January 15th. Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis.
Graduate School on-line application
International Students:
Carefully read VISA and other eligibility requirements found on the Graduate School's website on International Admissions.
In case you need to contact us: Phone: 406-243-5312
azure@mso.umt.edu.