Department of Mathematics - University of Houston

Graduate Program

Admission Requirements
US Applicants

Thank you for your interest in our graduate program in mathematics. The following is a check-list of all items that you will need to complete to apply for our Graduate Program in Mathematics.

In order to evaluate your application, we need the following documents:

• Completed form, "Application for Graduate Studies". This form is downloadable from the UH Admissions Web Site or contact the math department and we can mail you an application packet. Contrary to the instructions on the admission form, please send all correspondence directly to the Department of Mathematics.
  
• Two copies of your official transcripts with degree(s) posted sent directly to us by each of the colleges and/or universities you have attended in the past.
  
• Official GRE scores. You must take the General Test. Our College guideline requires a total score of 1000 or above on the Verbal and Mathematical portions of the test. Your official GRE scores for the Subject Test in Mathematics is recommended, but not required.
  
• A short "Statement of Interests and Goals." Some topics to address: favorite courses; prizes or awards in mathematics or related areas; experience in using or teaching mathematics; motivation for beginning or returning to graduate school; expectations for graduate training; immediate and eventual career goals.
  
• A list of advanced (postcalculus) mathematics courses taken, including title, text (if any), instructor, and grade received.
  
• Three letters of reference. At least one should be from a professional mathematician.

Sending all correspondence directly to the Department of Mathematics will facilitate the admission process.

** Deadlines for admission for US students are:
FALL Semester 1999 -- July 3, 1999
SPRING Semester 2000 -- December 4, 1999

If you are interested in a Teaching Assistantship, please have your application completed by March 15. Teaching Assistantships are generally offered for students beginning in the Fall semester. Click here to go to the Teaching Assistantship application form on our web site.

If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

                      
Pamela Draughn - Graduate Advisor
Department of Mathematics
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-3476
(713) 743-3517
pamela@math.uh.edu

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