Mathematics and Statistics Graduate Program Frequently Asked Questions
Graduate Program Frequently Asked Questions
Applications are due April 1 in the Spring immediately preceding the Fall term in which you wish to begin the program.
Students may not begin the program in Spring or Summer terms; however, students may take up to 9 units through Open University and have the credit apply towards a master's degree.
Students may not begin the program in Spring or Summer terms; however, students may take up to 9 units through Open University and have the credit apply towards a master's degree.
Through Cal State Apply: https://www.calstate.edu/apply
No. Neither GRE is required.
No, however, recommendation letters are taken into consideration.
Letter writers can submit their letters via Cal State Apply (after the applicant has provided the letter writer's email address) or via (regular) mail:
Graduate CoordinatorDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics3801 W Temple AvePomona, CA 91768
Yes. We offer a Teaching Associate program for graduate students. In their first semester participants are instructed on teaching techniques. In subsequent semesters they can become the primary instructors of lower-level math courses.
Applications for TA positions that would begin in a Fall semester are due in April of the previous Spring semester.
No, unfortunately.
Our master’s students typically take between two and three years to complete their degree requirements.
Yes, but not all graduate courses count for each emphasis. Consult the Graduate Coordinator for further suggestions and information.
Ideally, grad students will have one full year to conduct research, do lots of reading, and do lots of writing with their advisors. Find an advisor a year before you plan to graduate.
Yes.
Students new to Cal Poly Pomona often have trouble enrolling because the courses taken at other universities are not immediately recognized. In this case, students should contact the instructors of the courses they would like to take.
Effective Spring 2020, students enrolled in 6 units or more of courses relevant to their degree program are considered to be full-time students. See Policy 1453 for more details.
Yes! After successfully defending your thesis or passing your comprehensive exams, request that your thesis advisor (thesis option) or the Graduate Coordinator (exams option) submit a Report of Culminating Experience form on your behalf.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Graduate Coordinator.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Graduate Coordinator.