Prospective Students

Prospective Majors in Mathematics or Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a flexible major program designed to serve a variety of needs and interests.  A student may develop an academic program to prepare oneself for employment in industry, government, and education.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers bachelor's degrees with sub-plans / options in Secondary Teacher Preparation / Pure Math and Applied Mathematics / Statistics.  Each option shares a collection of required core courses, required support courses, general education courses, and various optional courses.  A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in core courses in order to receive a degree.  Requirements for the optional courses depend on the chosen sub-plan / option. See the University Catalog for more information, including additional requirements.

Transfer students should complete as many calculus courses as possible before attending Cal Poly Pomona. Physics courses to be transferred should require calculus concurrently or as a prerequisite.

A high school student planning to major mathematics should complete one year of physics, one year of chemistry, and four years of mathematics, including thorough preparation in trigonometry and algebra.  Please see the Early Assessment Program website for additional information on preparing to enter the CSU.

Prospective Minors in Mathematics or Statistics

Students majoring in a discipline other than mathematics are encouraged to pursue a minor in mathematics or statistics.  See the University Catalog for more information on each minor, including full descriptions of requirements.