Departmental Honors in Math

DEPARTMENTAL HONORS:

A student earns Departmental Honors in Math by 

1. completing the standard major with a GPA of 3.25 or higher (in all mathematics and supportive courses);

2. completing a research project* (such as an REU or a summer research project with a faculty member) that results in a poster presentation, a seminar or conference presentation, or submission of an article to an undergraduate or graduate level publication;

3. completing one (1) of the following: 

a) completing two elective courses beyond the required five, at least one of which must be from 340, 345, 350, 355;

b) preparing** for and taking the GRE in Mathematics, the Putnam exam, actuarial exam P, or another competitive examination approved by the mathematics faculty. 

*The scope of the research project should be comparable to a 3-credit hour course. 

**Plan for exam preparation must be approved by the department chair, and overseen by a faculty member. The scope of the plan should be comparable to a 3-credit hour course, scope of the plan should be comparable to a credit hour course.