Prospective Graduate Students FAQ FAQs for Prospective Graduate

What are the admission requirements to the Department of Mathematical Sciences?​

• The Department considers your GPA and transcripts from all prior institutions, letters of recommendation, and other experiences, honors and qualifications found in your CV and personal statement. Of particular interest is your performance in calculus, linear algebra and advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate courses, such as analysis/advanced calculus, abstract algebra, differential equations or others. We are also interested in evidence of research potential​.

• International applicants need to pass theTOEFL (minimum 100, with at least 20 in each section) or IELTS (minimum7.5, with at least 6.5 in each section) language test, unless they have a postsecondary degree from an institution in an English-speaking country.​

How long are TOEFL scores valid?

2 years.

When are admission decisions made?

The Graduate Committee typically begins making decisions after January 15 for the fall semester and after November 15 for the spring semester. We typically start sending out offers about a month later.​

Does your program accept Conditional admittance?

Yes. Please contact Nigel Caplan (nacaplan@udel.edu).​

I'd like to schedule a visit to the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Whom may I contact?

Please email the Graduate Coordinator, Teresa Twohig (tteresa@udel.edu)​​.

Where do I find the Application to Graduate Studies in Mathematical Sciences?

To begin, continue, or check the status of, your application, please see UD's Graduate College website​.

What is the deadline for my application to be received?

Fall semester - January 15

Spring semester - November 15

Students not requesting funding may apply up until July 1st.​

Do I need a MS degree to apply for a PhD degree?

No.

Are GRE test scores required in the application?​

The GRE tests are recommended but are not required. If you decide to take the GRE subject test, it does not need to be in Math. To bypass the GRE section of the application form, enter a future test date. You do not actually need to take the test on that date.​

What are the minimum language requirements?​

If you are from a country where English is not the primary language, you must take either the TOEFL or the IELTS exam. Applicants must score at least:

600 on the paper-based TOEFL exam, or 100 on the TOEFL iBT, with a minimum score of 20 in each section, or 7.5 on the IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 in each subsection.

These scores can be waived under certain circumstances​.​ Please view the Graduate College website for more details (under TOEFL/IELTS Test Scores)​.​​