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Admission Requirements and Application Info

  Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the graduate program, an applicant must submit:
  • Completed on-line application form.
  • Official transcripts of all previous college work.
  • Content descriptions of all college-level mathematics courses completed.
  • A personal statement of objectives.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Scores for the GRE General Test (optional for citizens of foreign countries who take the TOEFL exams).
  • Citizens of foreign countries must submit TOEFL scores of at least 71 (internet-based test) 525 (paper-based test) or 195 (computer-based test). [If the TOEFL score is below 92 (internet-based test) or 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test), applicants will be required to complete an English as a Second Language course.] If they hold a degree from an accredited English-speaking university, they can take the GRE test rather than the TOEFL exam.
  • Non-refundable, one-time $51 application fee.
  • Applicants for a Master's or a Ph.D. degree must have a Bachelor's degree by time of their enrollment.
  • In addition to the above requirements, applicants are encouraged to submit other evidence indicating the ability to pursue an advanced degree in mathematics (such as the GRE subject test in mathematics).
If admitted, citizens of foreign countries must provide an original (not a photocopy) certified statement from a bank or sponsoring agency that at least $21,000 is available for transfer to the United States to meet the cost of study in order for the Graduate School to issue an I-20 form. This amount can be reduced by the value of any financial aid awarded by the university. The Graduate School information provides further details.

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  (art) Application Information

Applications are to be submitted online at Online Application

For instructions see: Application Features and Instructions

Paper Applications.  If you are unable to or choose not to apply online, you may request a paper application from the Graduate School at grad.school@umontana.edu or by calling (406) 243-2572. There will be an additional $10 charge for processing a paper application. (When calling or e-mailing, please provide the Graduate School with the following information 1. Name, 2. Address or e-mail where application materials can be sent, 3. Term applying for, 4. Program applying to, and 5. whether you are U.S. Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident OR an International Applicant.)

 
  Additional Application Materials

In addition to the application form which is submitted to the Graduate School, the following materials are to be sent directly to the Department:
  • A personal statement of objectives.
  • Content descriptions of all college-level mathematics courses completed.
  • Scores for the GRE General Test (optional for citizens of foreign countries who take the TOEFL exams) or TOEFL scores (for applicants whose native language is not English).
  • Official transcripts of all previous college work. Transcript request forms are availabe at: transcript form
  • Three completed evaluation forms (letters of recommendation) in sealed envelopes, unless these are mailed directly to us by the recommenders. Evaluation forms are availabe at: evaluation form.
Mail the application packet to:
    Graduate Program
    Department of Mathematical Sciences
    The University of Montana
    Missoula, MT 59812-0864
In case you need to contact us by phone or fax:
Phone: 406-243-5311; Fax: 406-243-2674
 
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