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Admissions to Undergraduate Programs

Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students

Apply directly to the university and indicate the choice of college and major on their applications. Download application forms here!

Mathematics Major

Continuing students seeking to change to the Mathematics curriculum should consult the director of undergraduate studies: Generally speaking a student transferring into Mathematics should have completed, or be able to complete, the calculus and at least one advanced mathematics course with a 2.5 average by the end of the sophomore year. Lower grades would indicate that the student would have difficulty in completing the advanced coursework successfully. The Teacher Education Option in Mathematics has specific requirements described below.

Mathematics Minor

Students wishing to complete a Mathematics Minor should obtain a form for declaring Intent to Complete a Minor from their college office, have it signed by the undergraduate mathematics adviser: and then return the form to their college office.

Actuarial Science

Continuing students seeking to change to the Actuarial Science curriculum should consult:

Teacher Education in Mathematics

Teacher Education in Mathematics is an option of the Mathematics Major. Admission to all Teacher Education programs is by application once a year. Students may apply in their sophomore year. Applications are available from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 270 Lincoln Hall. They should be submitted by February 1 for admission the following fall. Students are expected to have completed The Calculus and one advanced mathematics course (preferably, Math 347, Fundamental Mathematics) before applying. Before entering the program the following fall, the student should have completed two additional advanced mathematics courses, Ed Psych 211 and EPS 201, and to have maintained grades of at least 2.5 in mathematics courses and 2.5 overall. In addition the student should be making reasonable progress in the selection of general education courses which satisfy the requirements for students seeking certification. For further information and advice on selecting these courses consult your adviser or one of:
  • Joseph Miles
    Director of Undergraduate Studies in Mathematics
    313 Altgeld Hall
    (217) 333-1108
    joe@math.uiuc.edu

  • Phyllis VanLandingham
    Academic Adviser to Students in Teacher Education
    120 Education Bldg
    (217) 333-2800
    vanl@uiuc.edu
Department of Mathematics
273 Altgeld Hall, MC-382
1409 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
Telephone: (217) 333-3350    Fax: (217) 333-9576     Email: office@math.uiuc.edu