Admission

1. When does the Math graduate program admit new students?

The  program admits new doctoral and master students in every fall and spring semester, and  new graduate certificate students in every fall, spring and summer semester.

2. What is the minimal academic requirement for the Math graduate program admission?

Students entering the  PhD and Master program with regular status are assumed to master undergraduate calculus, differential equations, linear algebra and matrix theory, and maturity in the language of advanced calculus (at the level of MAA 4226).

Students who feel ready to start but  not qualified for regular status may be admitted initially to the university in a non-degree-seeking status. Students can try to take core or restricted selective courses listed in the  graduate program with credits earned can be transferred on a course-by-course basis up to the approval.

3. Does the program admits students with a baccalaureate degree not major in Mathematics?

You are encouraged to apply for the  graduate program. To encourage interdisciplinary research,  the UCF math graduate program has open admission policy.  Many faculty in the Math department works on interdisciplinary research problems and they have joint applications in other departments, institution and research centers within the university.

4. What are the university requirements for the graduate program admission?

For admission to the university, students must have obtained the equivalent of a baccalaureate or higher degree, prior to the start of the term for which the student is admitted.  For more detailed information, please visit http://www.admissions.graduate.ucf.edu/Admission_Requirements/  for domestic applications and http://www.admissions.graduate.ucf.edu/International_Applicants/Admission_Requirements/ for international applications.

5. IS GRE required for the graduate program admission?

Students applying to doctoral programs must submit an official competitive score on the General Tests of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (or an official competitive score on the General Management Admission Test [GMAT] as required), or an equivalent score on an equivalent measure approved by the graduate program and the university.    GRE results must be less than five years old. Students are  not necessary to take the  GRE Mathematics Test, however it is recommended.

Students applying to the Master program and the Math Certificate program are not necessary to submit the GRE scores. However, they are highly recommended for the admission in regular degree-seeking status. Students who wish to be considered for university-wide fellowships must submit an official GRE General Test score (or an official GMAT score as required).

6.  Are TOFEL/IELTS required for the international applications?

As required by the university, international students must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. International students are required to submit a score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS before they can be admitted to the university. A computer-based TOEFL score of 220 or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (or equivalent score on the paper-based test) or 6.5 on the IELTS is required unless otherwise specified by the program.

The  exemption for the above language requirement are given to  students who are from countries where English is the only official language, those who have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or those who have earned a degree from a country where English is the only official language or from a university at which English is the only official language of instruction. For details on your country’s required documents, included academic credentials and equivalency, please visit our Sample Country Requirements Page.

7. Is that enough for the admission if minimal requirements are met?

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of the program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

8.  How to apply the graduate teaching/graduate assistantship, tuition waiver and university fellowship?

The program offers graduate teaching/research assistantship for new PhD and master students admitted, however most are awarded to students in the PhD program starting from the fall semester. In  the application, you should answer “Yes” for the question “Are you interested in an assistantship and/or fellowship? “. The program will review your application to determine whether an graduate  teaching/graduate assistantship and tuition waiver will be offered.  The program will nominate some students to the University fellowship, please  the website https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/  for more information about the fellowship for graduate students.

9.  How to apply for the Math graduate program? What is the deadline to apply for?

Admission to the graduate program is formalized by the university upon the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. However, the college of graduate studies handle all application paperwork. Please  follow instructions on the college’s admission website and  click here to apply on-line!

For the domestic and international applications, there are different admission deadline, see the graduate catalog for the detailed information.  It takes times to complete  the application procedure, including official transcript and recommendation letters.  Students are advised to apply at least one month early than the deadline listed in the catalog.

Graduate Programs

Transfer of credits from other programs will be considered on a course-by-course basis. Additionally, students entering the graduate program with regular status are assumed to have a working knowledge of undergraduate calculus, differential equations, linear algebra (or matrix theory), boundary value problems, statistics, computer programming, and maturity in the language of advanced calculus (at the level of MAA 4226). Students who are not adequately prepared in one or more of these areas can select appropriate courses from the undergraduate curriculum to make up such deficiencies. Such courses, unless specially approved, do not count toward the graduate degree.

 

 

Graduate Courses

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Will all required courses be available as online courses?
At least six courses will be made available as online courses. More online courses will be added.

Each spring and fall semester, at least two online courses will be offered. In the summer, online course(s) will be offered as long as our budget permits us to do so.

How do I choose the elective course?
You may choose any graduate level course in the department of mathematics as your elective course. You should always consult with the graduate coordinator with your selection of the elective course. You may choose an online course or a face-to-face course.

Will my elective course be available as an online course?
We will make more and more courses available as online courses but we cannot promise the one you select as your elective course is available as an online course.

Qualifying and Candidacy Exama

 

What is a candidacy exam?
The candidacy exam consists of a written part and an oral part. The written part is a four hour test based on the two sequences most related to the student’s proposed research. The oral part includes a student’s presentation on their proposed research followed by questions from their dissertation committee.

Can I change from the certificate program to a master program?
Yes, you may apply to transfer to the Master program or Ph.D. program if you are qualified. Since all the online courses are part of our regular graduate courses, you may take the credits with you when you are admitted to the graduate degree program. The university policy allows automatic transfer of up to 9 credit hours of graduate level courses between programs and anything beyond 9 credit hours will have to be petitioned through the College of Graduate Studies. It is strongly recommended that you transfer soon after you have 9 credit hours and before you have too many credit hours.

Is there a time limit on the completion of the certificate program?
There is no official time limit but it is highly recommended that students should complete the certificate program within three years.

What is the main difference between the Industrial Mathematics track and the regular Mathematical Sciences track?
The Industrial Mathematics track is meant to be a terminal degree for a student who wants a career in industry. The courses may be not be aligned to our Ph.D. program as in the regular M.S. program.

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PhD program

Master program

Math Certificate program