General Requirements for Graduate Degrees
Admissions
Mathematics
MS in Mathematics
Application Process
- IUPUI online application
- A statement of personal and professional goals (300-500 words). This can be submitted as part of the online application or sent directly to the department.
- A resume or CV. This can be submitted as part of the online application or sent directly to the department.
- Three letters of recommendation. These can be submitted online or you may download and print the form.
- Official transcripts and evidence of degrees awarded from each post-secondary school attended. If the original documents are in not in English, you must submit a certified translation of each official transcript and degree certificate. Notarized copies are NOT acceptable. Transcript request form
- Demonstration of English proficiency*: Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following options:
- Official TOEFL score report not more than two years old with the following minimum scores:
570 (paper),
230 (computer),
or 79 (internet: writing 18, speaking 18, listening 14, reading 19) - Official IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5.
- Official PTE (Pearson Test of English) score of at least 58.
- Official TOEFL score report not more than two years old with the following minimum scores:
- Non-waivable, non-refundable application fee of $60 for domestic applicants and $60 for international applicants.
- International Student Financial Information Form (For international students only; download and print the form).
*If you are a native speaker of English, you are not required to demonstrate English proficiency. An exception will be granted for non-native speakers of English who have completed a post-secondary degree at a college or university in a native-English speaking country within two years of the anticipated enrollment semester and for non-native speakers of English who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
NOTE: All documents submitted become the property of IUPUI. After one year of no enrollment, hard copies will be discarded.
Send application materials the following address.
Graduate Programs
Department of Mathematical Sciences
IUPUI
402 N. Blackford St. Rm. 270
Indianapolis IN 46202-3216
Email: grad-program@math.iupui.edu
Phone: 1-317-274-6918
Fax: 1-317-274-3460
Admission Deadlines
Fall Semester
- Assistantship consideration: March 1
- All international applicants: March 1
- All other applicants: May 1*
Spring Semester
- All international applicants: October 1
- All domestic applicants: October 15*
Spring applicants are not considered for financial support; due to schedule of course offerings, it is not always feasible to begin the program in the spring semester. Email grad-program@math.iupui.edu for more information before applying for spring admission.
Summer Semester
- April 1*
This deadline applies for M.S. Math Education majors only. Summer applicants are not considered for financial support; due to schedule of course offerings, it is not always feasible to begin the program in the summer semester (with the exception of math education). Email grad-program@math.iupui.edu for more information before applying for summer admission (unless you are math education).
*If you cannot provide all application materials by this date, we encourage you to apply to the Graduate Non-Degree program through the IUPUI Graduate School Office. This program will allow you to take courses towards your intended degree program, and you may transfer up to 12 credit hours into the M.S. program, subject to graduate committee approval. Email grad-program @ math.iupui.edu for more information.