Graduate
Admissions
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 are submitted through the online application.
- Official transcripts and evidence of degrees awarded from each post-secondary school attended. If the original documents are not in English, you must submit a certified translation of each official transcript and degree certificate. Notarized copies are NOT acceptable.
- 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:
550 (paper),
or 79 (internet) - Official IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5.
- Complete approved university-level coursework from U.S. or other English-speaking country.
- Graduate from an approved ELS Language Center (Level 112 or higher)
- Complete post-secondary education and hold designated exempt country citizenship.
- Official TOEFL score report not more than two years old with the following minimum scores:
- Non-waiveable, non-refundable application fee for domestic and international applicants.
- International Student Financial Information Form (For international students only)
- GRE (optional) Required for applicants who wish to be considered for financial support.
- Supplemental Question Form. This can be submitted as part of the online application or sent directly to the department.
*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 Admissions Committee
IUPUI Department of Mathematical Sciences
402 N. Blackford Strett, LD 270
Indianapolis IN 46202-3216
Email: mathgrad@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 1*
Due to schedule of course offerings, it is not always feasible to begin the program in the Spring semester. Email mathgrad@iupui.edu for more information before applying for Spring admission.
Summer Semester
- April 1**
*If you cannot provide all application materials by the date indicated above, 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 mathgrad@iupui.edu for more information.
**This deadline applies for an M.S. Math Education major only. 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 mathgrad@iupui.edu for more information before applying for Summer admission (unless you are math education).
