The Undergraduate Program
These pages describe our undergraduate program in Mathematics.
- Minoring in Math is a list of required courses and how to declare.
- Majoring in Math is a short but fairly detailed description of our program.
- Major in Mathematics is a list of required courses for the pure mathematics major.
- Major in Applied Mathematics is a list of required courses for the applied mathematics major.
- Major with a Teaching Concentration is a list of required courses for the mathematics with teaching concentration major.
Other opportunities for involvement with mathematics are
- MUSA, the Mathematics Undergraduate Student Association;
- WIM, a network of undergraduate Women In Math at Cal;
- The Putnam Competition, a nationwide mathematics competition.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Fall 2022 Math Requirements & L&S Grading Option Policy Modification
In light of the College of Letters and Science’s recent extension of the Pass/No Pass late change of class schedule deadline to 11:59 p.m. PT this Sunday, December 11, 2022, the Math Department is adjusting its policies for the Fall 2022 semester. Please see the full announcement here.
Quantitative Reasoning Exam
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Exam is typically given the Wednesday of the first week of instruction of each semester. For Fall 2022, the second QR exam will be held remotely on Wednesday, November 9, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. For Spring 2023, the QR exam will be held remotely on Wednesday, January 11, 5:00-6:30 pm. The Quantitative Reasoning Exam is a university requirement and is designed to ensure that students graduate with basic understanding and competency in; mathematics, statistics, or computer science. The requirement may be satisfied by exam or by taking an approved course. Course work used to satisfy Quantitative Reasoning must be completed with a letter grade of C- or higher. To register for the exam, please click here
You can find additional details as well as study materials on our website here, https://math.berkeley.edu/about/events/qr-exam. For questions, please contact the Undergraduate Advising Office at ug-advising [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu. Please include "Quantitative Reasoning" or "QR Exam" in the subject line.
Undergraduate Calendar
Our undergraduate calendar shows important dates in the coming semester for undergraduate students.
Undergraduate Math & Applied Math Major Mailing List
Any undergraduate student majoring or intending to major in Math or Applied Math may apply for mailing list membership by sending an empty message to undergrads+subscribe [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu from their bMail account.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Resources, and Support
To learn more about undergraduate research opportunities, resouces, and support, go to: https://math.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-research-opportunities-resources-and-support
