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The Departmental deadline for applications to the PhD programs in mathematics and applied mathematics is January 20 of the desired year of admission. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration for admission to the program. Applicants who wish to be considered for merit based College and University fellowships must apply by December 1 of the prior year.

Now we are still accepting late applications for the Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics (MSIM) program and please contact us at [email protected] for discussion. For more information about the MSIM program, follow the link at the side of the page.

A complete application includes the following:

• MSU Graduate Application at https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students
• The Mathematics Department requires a current CV/Resume, Academic Statement and Personal Statement be included or uploaded within this MSU Graduate Application.
• Three letters of recommendation are also required, and these are included in the application also.
• Within the application you will select Math as your intended major and you will be asked Math Supplemental questions. Within these questions should contain the Math and Statistics Classes you have (or will have) taken at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level.
• Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate), including diplomas and certificate are also required. These are to be sent to our department directly from the school(s) which you attended. Our address is: Graduate Office Department of Mathematics 619 Red Cedar Rd. Room C213 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 There is no need to send more than one transcript. We will forward the original transcript to the Office of Admissions.
• GRE General Scores are required - The GRE subject test in mathematics is strongly recommended but not required.
• TOEFL Scores (International Students Only) - Applicants for whom English is not their primary language are required to submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores. TOEFL scores must meet the University minimum requirements: no sub-score below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub-score below 22; with a minimum total score of 80. For more details see: https://grad.msu.edu/sites/default/files/content/apply/ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY.pdf

Applications are accepted for Fall Semester only. We do not accept applications for Spring or Summer Semester.

Applications are accepted for the PhD program or for the Masters program in Industrial Math. only . We do not accept applications for the Masters program in mathematics or applied mathematics. These programs are restricted to students in PhD programs at MSU.

You may enquire about waiving of the MSU application fee by contacting the Graduate Office ( [email protected] ).

You will be able to check your application status through the Graduate Portal found at http://www.admissions.msu.edu/gradportal

For any questions that you might have please email [email protected]

Doctoral Degrees in Mathematics

• Ph.D. Degree in Mathematics
• Ph.D. Degree in Applied Mathematics
• Dual Ph.D. Degree

The Master's Degree in Mathematics

• Master of Science Degree in Industrial Mathematics
• Master of Science Degree in Mathematics*
• Master of Science Degree with Concentration in Applied Mathematics*
• Master of Arts for Teachers Degree**

* These degrees are open only to students currently enrolled in a PhD program at MSU

** This program is currently being revised.

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Department of Mathematics Michigan State University 619 Red Cedar Road C212 Wells Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: (517) 353-0844 Fax: (517) 432-1562

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How will i know if my transcript is received.

Our program receives any uploaded transcript submitted in your ApplyWeb application. We will use the uploaded transcript for application review. Please be aware that Wolverine Access will show the uploaded transcript as “not received”.  This is because Wolverine Access only indicates the official transcripts received by the Rackham Graduate School. You do not need to send the official transcript until directed to do so by the Rackham Graduate School.

Do you admit during Winter or Spring/Summer Terms?

We only admit students for Fall term. The application opens in September and the deadline is in December for admission the following Fall.

Do you accept transfer students?

We accept applications from graduate students in other programs at other universities, but the application process is the same. We do not evaluate what courses may or may not transfer prior to a student being admitted.

I was awarded external funding, or plan to support myself. Will you conditionally admit me since I do not require department funding?

We do not conditionally admit students who do not require department funding.

Should I apply for the MS or PhD?

It is recommended to apply for the PhD program since it is generally fully funded as a Graduate Student Instructorship.  The MS program is completely self-funded.  TA positions (GSI) are reserved for our PhD students.

I would like to apply to both a Master’s and PhD program; do I need to submit two separate applications?

If you would like to be considered for both the Master's and PhD program, apply only to the PhD program and mention in your personal statement that you would also like to be considered for the Master's program. Please be aware that Master’s students do not typically receive funding. 

How do I know when my application is complete?

Initial review of most applications begins  after  the application deadline.  We manually review each application to ensure it is complete and will contact you if anything is missing.

What if I am missing something?

As we go through our review process after the deadline, we will notify you if you are missing something.

What are my chances of getting in?

We are unable to comment on the chances of a student being admitted to any of our programs at any stage before or during the admissions process.

What can I do to ensure I will be admitted into a program, or to increase my chances?

Before a decision is made on an application we can never guarantee a student will be admitted, regardless of what qualifications they have. This is due to the fact that each year the cohort of applicants varies greatly. We are unable to advise prospective students on how to make their applications more competitive for our programs. Students seeking advice should review the basic qualifications for the program they are interested in, and speak with an advisor at their current university on how to satisfy these qualifications.

When will you make a decision on my application?

Our Admissions committee makes decisions as they review applications.  As soon as they have made a decision on your application you will be notified by email.  The review process continues through April, and all decisions are made no later than April 15th.

Are the GRE General and Math Subject Test Scores required?

GRE General Test scores are no longer included in the admission process in accordance with a  policy of the Rackham Graduate School .

GRE Mathematics Subject Test scores are strictly optional. However, if an applicant chooses so, they may submit them as a combined pdf file with their transcript or personal statement.

If I am currently attending a University where the language of instruction is English and I WILL receive a degree from this University (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) do I need to take the TOEFL exam?

Please visit Rackham's website for information regarding the TOEFL requirement  here .

How old can my TOEFL exam be?

Your exam is valid for 2 years.  It must be less than 2 years old before the application deadline date.

My TOEFL score is an 83 or lower, may I still apply?

For those who are required to take the TOEFL, we cannot review your application unless you have scored an 84 or higher- there are no exceptions to this rule. You are allowed to retake the TOEFL to try and get a higher score. As long as the exam has not expired, we will use the highest score you submit.

General Requirements:

What is the mathematical background of the typical phd admit.

Students admitted to the Math PhD program have a background roughly equivalent to U of M honors mathematics undergraduates. A detailed list of requirements for a bachelor’s in honors mathematics can be found  here .  Students interested in the AIM PhD program can find admission requirements here .

What are the minimum academic credentials required from international applicants to your Ph.D. programs?

The exact description can be found on the Rackham Graduate School site  here  . Note that for applicants from the United Kingdom (excluding Scotland) we require the completion of a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree. For applicants from India, Rackham requires a Master's degree in all fields except engineering and technology. The Math program will, however, review applications from students enrolled in 3-year Mathematics programs at CMI (Chennai) and ISI (Kolkata/Bangalore). On a case by case basis, admission may be granted.

Financial Aid:

Do i need to apply for financial aid separately.

All applicants are considered for departmental financial aid automatically. Applicants are welcome to pursue external sources of funding.

How many of your students do you support?

Unless a student is self-supporting, our Ph.D. students are generally supported by either Graduate Student Instructorships, Research Assistants or fellowships for five years. Master's students generally do not receive support from the department.

AIM or Applied Math:

I am interested in doing applied mathematics. should i apply to the aim program.

Applied Math is part of our Mathematics PhD and Mathematics MS programs.  Those interested in doing Applied Math AND an Interdisciplinary Field outside of Mathematics should apply to an AIM program.

I know that I want to apply to the AIM program but do I need to know what my interdisciplinary field is before I apply?

No, many people have ideas of what they want to do and you should certainly list those in your statement, but we do not expect everyone to know exactly what they want to do.

Actuarial Science:

I want to apply to the actuarial science program. which program do i apply to on the application.

The Actuarial Science program is part of our Mathematics Master's program, so you should apply to that particular program.  It is NOT part of the AIM MS program.

Do you have an Actuarial Science Ph.D. program?

No, only a Master’s program. 

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The mathematics education doctoral program admits students with a variety of backgrounds. Some students will have equally strong backgrounds in education and mathematics. Others may have more extensive prior preparation in one of these two disciplines. Admissions decisions will be made by an Admissions Committee composed of members of the Mathematics Education Faculty Group.

Candidates should have:

• the equivalent of an undergraduate major in mathematics, OR
• satisfactory completion of coursework in mathematics appropriate to the applicant’s program of study and approved by the Admissions Committee, with the expectation of completing additional mathematics study if necessary.

In the latter case, the guidance committee will help the candidate to design a program that includes appropriate coursework in mathematics. Applicants with deficiencies in academic preparation may be admitted provisionally. These collateral courses will not count toward the degree. In addition, K-12 teaching experience is strongly encouraged, but not required.

A student who shows promise for success at doctoral study but who needs additional background to be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program will be provided with specific conditions to be met before admission. Upon successful completion of these requirements, the student may re-apply.

Admission to the master's in mathematics education degree program is for students currently in good standing in a PhD program at MSU.

How to Apply

To be considered for teaching and research assistantships and for a variety of possible university or college fellowships, it is very important for applicants to submit application material on time. The MSU Application form for admission the following fall opens August 1st the year before. All application materials should be submitted by December 1st for the following academic year.

Applications for Fall 2024 are OPEN through December 1st.

Please contact Lisa Keller , Mathematics Education Assistant Director, or Beth Herbel-Eisenmann , Mathematics Education Graduate Director, with any questions regarding the Mathematics Education Doctoral Program.

For a doctoral student perspective, feel free to contact Sabrina Zarza , second-year mathematics education doctoral student, who is serving as a Student Ambassador this year.

The entire application package (described below) can now be completed online. Or, parts of the application package can be mailed to our Graduate Secretary, (MSU prefers the title Academic Program Coordinator)  Freda Cruél :

Freda Cruél Program in Mathematics Education 619 Red Cedar Road C110 Wells Hall Michigan State University  East Lansing, MI 48824 

or if there are issues with the uploading of content online, it can be sent electronically via email to Freda Cruél .

Please complete the items below for your application package. A list of required application items is given first, followed by detailed information for each.

Application Checklist (Materials due by December 1 for full funding consideration)

1. university application.

2. Letters of Recommendation (3 required)

3. Writing Sample

4. Statement of Professional Goals/Academic Statement

5. Personal Statement

6. Current Curriculum Vitae

7. Transcripts

8. English Language Proficiency, such as TOEFL Scores (International Applicants)

Here is some detailed information on each item for the application packet:

Go to the website: https://grad.msu.edu/apply for the Graduate Applicant and general information from The Graduate School at MSU. To create an account to start a new application or log in to continue an application, visit:  https://explore.msu.edu/apply/.

Follow the Graduate Application link (for both domestic and international applicants) to begin your application to the Mathematics Education Doctoral Program . The application fee (payable in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank) is $65 for domestic students and $75 for international students. Note that international applicants also need to complete a Financial Proof statement/ Affidavit of Support if they will not be on an assistantship and/or if they will bring dependents. International applicants for whom English is a second language will need to provide  Proof of English proficiency :  See https://grad.msu.edu/internationalapplicants.

Once you have applied, you can use your Applicant ID and password to log in to your personalized online student portal at https://explore.msu.edu/apply/ . You can upload your application materials, as well as register your recommenders, using this online gradportal.

2. Letters of Recommendation

Request three letters of recommendation from professors or others who can assess your promise of success in our mathematics education graduate program and enter their contact information into your online portal at the link above. You will enter their names and email addresses under the References tab in the MSU online application. Your recommenders will then be prompted to upload their letter of recommendation online. At least one letter should be from one of your teachers in the highest degree you have earned to date.  If your recommenders have any issues with the website, please have them send their letter of reference to the Academic Program Coordinator, Freda Cruél at [email protected] .

Applicants should submit one or more examples of academic or professional writing, e.g., something you have published, a master’s thesis, or a paper you might have submitted to fulfill graduate course requirements. The sample must be authored exclusively by the applicant. The purpose is to demonstrate your ability to write English prose in order to give the review committee a clear idea of how well you will be able to carry out the kind of writing that is such a central component of advanced graduate study. It would be most useful if this paper were at least 10 pages long (double-spaced).

An applicant may submit several such papers to the online gradportal site: https://explore.msu.edu/apply/ . Again, if you have any issues with the site, please send it via email to the Academic Program Coordinator. Please identify the course for which this paper was written, or the original purpose for this paper.

4. Statement of Professional Goals/Academic Statement/Applicant Statement

From an autobiographical perspective, applicants should discuss their reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree. We will refer to this document as either your statement of professional goals, or your academic statement. On the MSU application, it is called an academic statement. In your academic statement, please include responses to the following questions:

• What question or area of interest related to mathematics education are you interested in exploring?
• How have your experiences and intellectual growth shaped questions that an advanced graduate program might help you to explore?
• What sorts of academic and professional leadership roles would the program and degree help you to assume after graduation?
• Why are you interested in the mathematics education Ph.D. program at Michigan State University?

This statement is a very important part of the file for the review committee. Candidates should present a thoughtful and extended verbal portrait (2-3 pages long, single-spaced) of their reasons for pursuing advanced graduate study, and the match between their goals and professional interest that they wish to explore during their graduate career. This document can either be completed within the MSU application itself, or uploaded as a separate document to the online gradportal site:  https://explore.msu.edu/apply/ . Again, if you have any issues with the site, please send it via email to the Academic Program Coordinator. If you completed the personal and academic statements on the MSU application, you do not need to submit a separate statement of professional goals. The statements written on the MSU application will be sufficient. We also do not need a separate Applicant Statement - the Academic Statement and Personal Statement (described below) are sufficient.

The personal statement is a place where you can document your background and describe any obstacles you have overcome along your personal and/or educational journey. You can type your personal statement in the designated place on the MSU Application or upload it as a separate document to the online gradportal site:  https://explore.msu.edu/apply/ . The directions in the MSU Application state: The personal statement should include information about your background and life experiences. Items you might address include but are not limited to leadership experiences, how you might contribute to a diverse educational community, and any obstacles you may have overcome.

6. Current Curriculum Vitae or Resumé

Applicants are required to submit a current curriculum vita or resumé, listing educational background, GPA, and teaching experience. Upload to the online gradportal site:  https://explore.msu.edu/apply/.

Send official transcripts from all universities attended, except Michigan State University, to the Academic Program Coordinator at the address above. Do not send copies to the graduate school or to Admissions. You may upload unofficial copies for now to the gradportal site:  https://explore.msu.edu/apply/ , but the university will need official transcripts before a student can be admitted. Official e-transcripts will be sent directly to Admissions.

8. English language Proficiency, such as TOEFL Scores (International Students Only)

Applicants for whom English is not their primary language are required to submit English Language Proficiency scores, such as TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and the test must be taken within two years of the application. Please select Michigan State University as a recipient of your scores, code 1465 .

With the internet-based version of the TOEFL (iBT), the minimum MSU requirement is an average score of 80, with no subscore below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking, and no writing subscore below 22. Please visit The Graduate School site for more information regarding English Language Competency and other accepted English Language Tests: https://grad.msu.edu/english-language-competency .

Note:  If the student has completed a degree program in an English speaking country, he or she can request a waiver of the English Language Proficiency Test requirement. Once the program admissions committee is convinced of the student’s English language skills based on past program completion and other evidence, it will ask the University to waive the requirement. This waiver is usually granted, but the university typically requires the admitted student to take the English proficiency test (MSU Speaking Test) upon arrival at MSU before allowing the student to become a Teaching Assistant.

English Language Requirements

Mathematics Education Graduate Program

Beth Herbel-Eisenmann, Director of PRIME and Math Ed Doctoral Program [email protected]

Lisa Keller, Assistant Director of PRIME [email protected]

Freda Cruél, Academic Program Coordinator/Grad Secretary 619 Red Cedar Road C110 Wells Hall Michigan State University  East Lansing, MI 48824  (517) 432-1490 [email protected]

Mathematics

Doctor of philosophy.

You may apply for the Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics with a master’s degree or directly upon completion of a bachelor’s program. In addition to satisfying the general admission requirements of the Western Michigan University Graduate College, you must have acquired a sufficient level of mathematical background as determined by the mathematics faculty of the Department of Mathematics.

The  six-year schedule of courses  will help plan your education to graduate in a timely manner.

WMU catalog description

Mathematics education

The Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics education focuses on K-12 mathematics curricula, teaching and learning mathematics and research and evaluation in mathematics education. Programs may focus on:

• Preparation for mathematics education faculty positions in colleges and universities.
• Supervision and curriculum development positions in school systems.
• Evaluation positions in education-related institutions.

Considering pursuing a Ph.D in mathematics education?

The NSF-funded Building on MOSTs: Investigating Productive Use of High-Leverage Student Mathematical Thinking project is looking for experienced secondary school teachers and/or professional development providers to work as research assistants while completing their Ph.D. at WMU. Learn more .

Application instructions

WMU has a new online graduate application system that allows all students (domestic and international) to submit required information into one system. General application information for the University, as well as specific requirements for individual programs, are captured into this system.

Thank you for your interest in applying for this graduate program.

Contact us for more information.

Each summer, course offerings are sensitive to sufficient enrollment and availability of qualified faculty to teach them. Thus, courses listed in the six-year plan may not be offered according to the indicated schedule. Students are advised to check schedules and meet with an advisor frequently for any changes in offerings that might affect their program plans.

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Dissertation Defenses

January 2023.

Candidate: Caryn Mays For the degree of: Doctor of Philosophy Department: Mathematics Title: Irregular Domination in Graphs Committee: Dr. Ping Zhang, Chair, Dr. Gary Chartrand, Dr. Clifton Ealy, Dr. Dinesh Sarvate Time/Place: Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 9 to 11 a.m.,  Virtual meeting

Candidate: Andrew Bowling For the degree of: Doctor of Philosophy Department: Mathematics Title: Zonality in Graphs Committee: Dr. Ping Zhang, Chair, Dr. Gary Chartrand, Dr. John Martino, Dr. Ebrahim Salehi Time/Place: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 9 to 11 a.m., Virtual meeting

Seek out others with your same interests. Find mathematics faculty according to their research, scholarship and teaching expertise.

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PhD Applications

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• Graduate Application Mentoring Program (GAMP)
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• Previous degrees required
• Course prerequisites/deficiencies
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Letters of recommendation
• Additional information

Deadlines To Submit Applications

Application deadline for Fall 2024 PhD: December 10, 2023.

PhD applicants are only accepted for entry in the Fall semester.

PhD Application Step-by-Step

1. Fill out the application

Applying to U-M Ann Arbor (Rackham Graduate School Link)

2. Statement of purpose

Must include areas of interest in the top corner

3. Personal statement Some suggested topics for your personal statement are:

• Volunteer and/or community service;
• Extra-curricular activities;
• Leadership activities;
• Educational, cultural, geographic or socio-economic background underrepresented in your discipline of graduate study;
• Financial hardship;
• First generation U.S. citizen or first generation in family to graduate from a four-year college.

4. GRE scores

A GRE score is not required for applicants who apply for Fall 2024 PhD

5. Three letters of recommendation

If you apply online, we encourage you to submit your letters electronically. At least TWO of your letters should be from faculty.

6. Transcripts

Submit a transcript for each Bachelor’s, Master’s, Professional or Doctoral degree earned or in progress. For instructions on submitting transcripts, please see the  Rackham Graduate School website . Applicants will upload a copy of the official transcript and enter a “self-reported” GPA when applying online. Official paper transcripts/documents are only required if a student is admitted, and these must be submitted by the end of the first term of enrollment.

All credentials submitted for admission consideration become the property of the University of Michigan and will not be returned in original or copy form.

7. International applicants must also send

Include one set of: Official transcripts, certificates, and diplomas in the original language, in addition to an English translation.

TOEFL scores sent from ETS (institution code 1839)

8. Application fee

There is a $90.00 application fee for international applicants.  

Domestic and Permanent Resident applicants are eligible for an application fee waiver. This will automatically apply to your application.  

Undocumented or DACA Applicants are also eligible for application fee waivers here.

While very limited, in certain circumstances, International applicants may be eligible for an application fee waiver administered by the Rackham Graduate School. For information about eligibility criteria and instructions for various fee waiver programs, visit this page.

9. Decision notification

All applicants who are offered admission are notified via e-mail as soon as a decision is reached. PhD admission/financial aid offers will be sent via e-mail mostly during the months of February and March. Notification to applicants who do not receive admission are sent in early-April. The Graduate Admission Committee is working very hard to finish reviewing your application. Once an admission decision has been made by the committee, we will notify you by e-mail. Thank you for your patience.

Previous Degrees Required

Admission to the PhD program does not require a Master’s degree. Qualified students who hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or mathematics may apply directly to the PhD program.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Most of our classes require and assume that the students are knowledgeable in one or more of the following subjects: linear algebra, calculus-based probability, calculus-based statistics, and computer programming. If you are admitted to the Master’s or PhD programs, the department will provide a list of descriptions of University of Michigan courses frequently used to satisfy these prerequisites to help you ascertain your knowledge of the above topics, and, if needed, attain the necessary background. We will provide an opportunity to review the highlights of these subjects together with your fellow entering students before the fall semester begins. We will also recommend classes at the University of Michigan if you prefer to take them during your graduate studies.

Test Of English As A Foreign Language – (TOEFL)

• take the verbal and written English tests given by ELI (English Language Institute);
• report the results to the IOE graduate program advisor, and
• abide by any recommendation made by his or her counselor or the Graduate Program Advisor for remedial coursework.

Letters Of Recommendation

• Letters of recommendation should be submitted online, but hard copies may be submitted if that is not possible. Remember to add sufficient time for hard copies to reach us by the application deadlines.

Additional Information

Please send requests to:  [email protected]

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Next Steps for Round 3 Admits and Waitlisted Candidates

Spring in Ann Arbor transforms the University of Michigan's campus into a sea of vibrant colors as thousands of flowers bloom. The Diag, which is the heart of the campus, has become a bustling hub of student activity.

Perhaps the most enchanting aspect is the sense of renewal and possibility that permeates the air, inspiring students, faculty, staff, and prospective students to embrace new challenges and ideas with the fresh energy of the season.

Round 3 decision release

The admissions team is currently reviewing Round 3 applications. Applicants who are invited to interview will receive an email on April 16. All interviews must be completed by Sunday, April 21st. At the conclusion of the interview period, applicants will also receive an additional evaluation. This evaluation will determine the status outcome of your application. If you are admitted, we will call you on Thursday, May 2, with official admit information being sent via email on Friday, May 3. As always, there is no special order to the calls other than our efforts to be mindful of time zones.

Applicants on the waitlist

If you were waitlisted in Round 1 or 2, we re-reviewed your application in Round 3. If you are admitted, you will receive a call on the same day as other Round 3 admits.

If you do not receive a call, you may remain on the waitlist or be denied. We will email all candidates who remain on the waitlist with the next steps to follow and a link to a form to provide updates. We reconsider waitlisted applications on a rolling basis.  

"Be open to new experiences while embracing your true self."