Adding Honors in Mathematics

Students interested in a richer mathematical experience than afforded by the mathematics major can apply for the honors program in mathematics. Graduation with honors in mathematics requires completing all the requirements for mathematics major  and completing the additional requirements for the department’s honors program listed below.

1. In their junior year, students must successfully petition the Mathematics Department for admission to the honors program.

2. Honors students work with a faculty mentor throughout their senior year independently studying an advanced mathematical topic and preparing an expository thesis. The 12-credit project is composed of 8 credits of research (MTH 401 ) and 4 credits of thesis (MTH 403 ).  The successful completion of these 12 credits satisfies the capstone requirement for the mathematics major, replacing the MTH 490  (Senior Colloquium) requirement.

3. In addition, students must complete two additional courses beyond what is needed to complete the major: a second MTH 441  topic and either a second MTH 421 , MTH 431  , or MTH 461  topic.

4. Honors graduates must have a 3.25 GPA in mathematics and a 3.00 overall GPA.