Applying
for admission
Mathematics
Graduate Program
Applications
to enter the program beginning in the Fall term will be reviewed
starting early the preceding Spring, so it is best to apply by January 15. However, the graduate school will accept
applications until June 15. Applications to enter the program
beginning in the Spring term will be reviewed until November 15, and it is best to apply by October 15. The
mathematics graduate program does not offer summer courses or on-line
courses. Deadlines and instructions are updated here.
If you would like a preliminary estimate of your chances of admission before submitting a formal application, you may email scans of your unofficial transcripts and an electronic copy of your GRE score report to mathgrad dot unt dot edu.
Regarding the background necessary to enter the program: in general, Ph.D. students must pass eight core courses and Master's students must pass five. In order to succeed in our core courses it is necessary to have had substantial prior exposure to rigorous proofs. Usually at least three to four proof-based courses in analysis, algebra, and topology must be taken before admission.
To become a math graduate student at UNT supported as a Teaching Fellow, Teaching Assistant, or Graduate Student Assistant, follow these steps:
Apply for admission to UNT's Toulouse Graduate School through ApplyTexas.org
(the fee is $75). Official transcripts and GRE scores must be
submitted. Transcripts should be mailed to the graduate school and GRE
scores should be sent to UNT, not to the department (I believe the
correct selection on the ETS website is something like
“UNT/other”).
The general GRE is required, and in order to be competitive for
financial support, usually a quantitative general GRE score percentile
in the 80's or above is necessary. Verbal and written scores are also
considered. The math subject GRE is not required, but it is strongly
encouraged and can only help.
Have three or more letters of recommendation emailed to me at mathgrad dot unt dot edu. Additional materials may also be sent there.
International applicants should visit UNT-International and the international tab of UNT Admissions.
Further information may be found at the department's graduate admissions page.