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Application and Admissions Process

Please note:   Consideration of COVID-19 Disruptions The deadline to apply for admission into the CAM PhD program is January 7 . Applications are only accepted for the fall semester. Begin the application process by creating an account on the Graduate School's  application page . The online application is secure and can be immediately viewed by the CAM admissions committee upon submission. You can learn more about the application process and review additional guidelines on the  Graduate School website .

Materials needed for application process:

• You will be asked to enter typical application information such as nationality, GPA, schools attended, etc.
• You will be required to upload an accurate unofficial transcript for each school you have attended. Please do not send official copies to the CAM office. Please note that there are only up to three fields for listing schools attended. If you attended more than three, you must upload those transcripts in the writing sample portion of the application.
• If you have appropriate supplemental documents such as an undergraduate research paper, awards, etc., upload them in the writing sample portion of the application.
• A statement of purpose is required and can be uploaded directly into the application.
• At least three letters of recommendation are required. Additional letters are allowed. Recommenders may submit their letters online. Once an application is submitted, recommenders receive an automated email soliciting their letter (you will be prompted to provide their contact information before you submit your application). 
• Neither GRE General nor GRE subject scores are accepted.
• The Graduate School requires an application fee of $105. A fee waiver request will be considered if this fee presents a financial hardship. See Application Fees  for instructions on how to submit a waiver request.
• Applicants who are non-US citizens may be contacted via email 1-3 weeks after the application submission deadline to participate in a brief, conversational English video interview (no specialized knowledge necessary). Though not all non-US-citizen applicants will be required to participate in this interview, definite exceptions include citizens of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
• Cornell University expects all applicants to complete their application materials without the use of paid agents, credentials services, or other paid professional assistance. The use of such services violates University policy and may lead to the rejection of application materials, the revocation of an admissions offer, cancellation of admission, or involuntary withdrawal from the University.

TOEFL & IELTS Scores 

• Submit official TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic scores that meet or exceed Cornell's minimum requirements
• Request a standing Exemption by attesting that you meet one of the standing exemptions outlined below. Provide documentation if required. 
• Request a Special Examination (see guidelines below)

How to Send Your Scores to Cornell

IELTS Academic

• When you register for the exam, you may select up to 5 institutions to which you would like to have your scores sent. Cornell University has multiple IELTS accounts so please be sure to select  Cornell University Graduate Admissions  when registering for your IELTS test date.
• You may also ask your test center to send additional score reports to institutions not originally listed on your test registration form. Scores must be sent electronically (e-delivery) to the  Cornell University Graduate Admissions, Caldwell Hall  e-download account. E-delivery may also be referred to as an e-TRF by your test center. Paper TRFs (Test Report Form) are not accepted.
• Your IELTS Academic scores must be valid as of your program’s application deadline (scores are valid for 2 years after your test date).
• Have scores delivered electronically to  Cornell University Graduate School, Institution code 2098.  Department codes are not needed;  if ETS requires you to select a department code, you may choose code 99 “undecided.”
• Your TOEFL scores must be valid as of your program’s application deadline (scores are valid for 2 years after your test date).
• If you have taken the TOEFL iBT more than once within the last 2 years, have ETS send us your most recent score report. ETS will automatically include your  MyBest  scores  along with the traditional scores from your selected test date. If your most recent scores do not meet the Graduate School’s minimum sub-score requirements, but your  MyBest  scores do, let the Graduate School and your proposed field of study know that you would like us to consider your  MyBest  scores. Please note: while the Graduate School accepts  MyBest  scores, individual graduate fields may not accept them.

Standing Exemptions

For admissions purposes, Cornell University Graduate School does not require IELTS or TOEFL scores from applicants who meet one of the following standing exemptions.  However, applicants admitted to research degrees may still need to complete the  English Language Assessment  before being a TA.  If you meet the criteria for one of the following standing exemptions, you will indicate this in your application for admission. There is no need to contact the Graduate Admissions Office in advance.

• Speak English as a first language  and  are a citizen or permanent resident of a country where  English is an official language . Research degree applicants who meet this exemption are automatically approved to serve as a TA without an individual English Language Assessment.
• At the time of enrollment at Cornell, will have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university located in the U.S. (Please note that you must have been physically present in the U.S. for the majority of your enrollment.) Research degree applicants who meet this exemption will need to complete the English Language Assessment and may be offered an individual support plan. 
• At the time of enrollment at Cornell, will have earned the  international equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree  from a college or university located in a country where  English is an official language ,  and  where English is the language of instruction. The medium of instruction must be indicated on the transcript or easily verified on the institution’s website. (Please note that you must have been physically present in the exempt country for the majority of your enrollment.) Research degree applicants who meet this exemption will need to complete the English Language Assessment and may be offered an individual support plan. 
• At the time of enrollment at Cornell, will have studied and/or worked full-time for at least 2 consecutive years* within the last 10 years in a country where  English is an official and widely spoken language . This experience must be noted on a transcript and/or described on a resume or CV. We will accept a combination of study and work—e.g., an applicant who completed a 1-year master’s degree in the U.S. followed by 1 year of OPT. If you are or were a student, the full-time study must have been for at least 2 consecutive academic years (potentially slightly less than 24 months) AND English must have been the language of instruction for your studies. (Please note that you must have been physically present in the exempt country for the majority of your enrollment.) Research degree applicants who meet this exemption will need to complete the English Language Assessment and may be offered an individual support plan. 

Special Exemptions

Applicants who speak English as a first language, but do not otherwise qualify for a standing exemption, may be considered for a special exemption under the following circumstances: 

• Speak English as a first or native language, but citizenship does not meet the Standing Exemption criteria.
• Full-time study or work in a primary English country was for less than 2 years, was not consecutive, or occurred more than 10 years ago.

Contact the  Graduate Admissions Office  if you think you qualify for a  special  exemption. Note: Research degree applicants with special exemptions admitted to research degrees may still need to complete the  English Language Assessment  prior to being a TA.

Any questions, material, or correspondence may to be sent to  [email protected] .   Center for Applied Mathematics 657 Frank H.T. Rhodes Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14583 USA

Academic Department

Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Cornell University is known throughout the world for its distinguished faculty and stimulating mathematical atmosphere. Approximately 40 tenured and tenure-track faculty represent a broad spectrum of current mathematical research both theoretical and applied. The faculty interests cover the core areas of algebra, topology, geometry and analysis, as well as probability theory, mathematical statistics, dynamical systems, mathematical logic and numerical analysis.

The graduate program combines study and research opportunities for more than 70 graduate students from many different countries. The undergraduate program includes a mathematics minor and a flexible mathematics major with seven different concentrations. In addition, the department offers a wide selection of courses for all types of users of mathematics.

The department also engages in community outreach, providing a variety of programs for local high school students and teachers.

Associated Faculty

• Marcelo Aguiar
• Mahdi Asgari
• Dan M. Barbasch
• Biplab Basak
• Yuri Berest
• Louis Billera
• Kenneth Brown
• Timothy Buttsworth
• Xiaodong Cao
• Stephen U. Chase
• Harrison Chen
• Marshall Cohen
• Robert Connelly
• R. Keith Dennis
• Benjamin Dozier
• Clifford J. Earle
• Eduard Einstein
• Roger H. Farrell
• David Freund
• Federico Fuentes
• Christian Gaetz
• Julia Gordon
• Mitch Graham
• Leonard Gross
• John M. Guckenheimer
• Daniel Halpern-Leistner
• Allen Hatcher
• Timothy J. Healey
• David W. Henderson
• Benjamin Hoffman
• John H. Hubbard
• Mary Ann Huntley
• Brian Hwang
• J.T. Gene Hwang
• Iouli S. Iliachenko
• Peter J. Kahn
• Martin Kassabov
• Allen Knutson
• Lionel Levine
• Yusheng Luo
• Marie MacDonald
• Kathryn Mann
• Jason Manning
• Karola Mészáros
• Justin Moore
• Camil Muscalu
• Anil Nerode
• Christian Noack
• Michael Nussbaum
• Irena Peeva
• Jamol J. Pender
• Kelly Pohland
• Ravi Ramakrishna
• Richard Rand
• Timothy Riley
• Thomas Rishel
• Andrew Roberts
• Laurent Saloff-Coste
• Gennady Samarodnitsky
• Maru Sarazola
• Alfred H. Schatz
• Shankar Sen
• Farbod Shokrieh
• Richard A. Shore
• Reyer Sjamaar
• John Smillie
• Slawomir Solecki
• Philippe Sosoe
• Birgit Speh
• Noah Stephens-Davidowitz
• Daniel Stern
• Michael E. Stillman
• Steven Strogatz
• Edward Swartz
• Moss E. Sweedler
• Daina Taimina
• Nicolas Templier
• Maria Terrell
• Robert Terrell
• Alex Townsend
• Gennady Uraltsev
• Alexander Vladimirsky
• Karen Vogtmann, FRS
• Marten Wegkamp
• James E. West
• Beverly West
• Xiangdong Yang
• Inna Zakharevich
• David Zywina

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Ph.D. Program Application Details

The graduate program in Mathematics leads only to the Ph.D. degree. Students are not accepted for an M.S. degree.

Prerequisites

Mastery of the material required for an undergraduate major in mathematics, including a rigorous course in advanced calculus and real variable theory that will serve as an introduction to measure theory and courses in linear algebra and modern abstract algebra at an advanced level. Applicants should also have some familiarity with applications of advanced calculus. Most successful applicants score 700 or above on their GRE subject test.

Application Guidelines

Students must submit an online application at apply.gradschool.cornell.edu by January 4. The following are submitted with the online application:

• a statement of purpose,
• GRE scores for the general test and subject test in mathematics,
• TOEFL scores (details given below),
• three letters of recommendation.

A transcript must also be submitted by January 4 to the following address: Graduate Admissions, Department of Mathematics, Malott Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4201.

Complete the application online at www.gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/applying/apply-now/ and upload the following by January 4:

• three letters of recommendation,
• transcripts (either official or unofficial) from the institution at which you are currently enrolled and/or from any institution from which you have received or will receive a degree. All transcripts must be combined into one PDF document and uploaded. If it is against an institution’s policy to send official transcripts to you, please request an unofficial copy for yourself and scan that document. Paper copies will be accepted only if the first two options are not available to you. If you are subsequently admitted and accept the offer of admission, we will require a formal and official paper transcript prior to matriculation.

GRE scores for the general test and subject test in mathematics and TOEFL scores (if applicable, details given below) must be received by the Graduate School by January 4.

For more information about Cornell's application process, visit www.gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/ .

Cornell University expects all applicants to complete their application materials without the use of paid agents, credentials services, or other paid professional assistance. The use of such services violates University policy, and may lead to the rejection of application materials, the revocation of an admissions offer, cancellation of admission, or involuntary withdrawal from the University.

TOEFL Requirement — Test of English as a Foreign Language

TOEFL scores are required for international students whose native language is not English. Only students who have studied full time for two or more years at a college or university located in a country where English is the native language and where English is the language of instruction are exempt from the TOEFL.

The minimum TOEFL requirements are as follows: IBT test (replaced CBT) after September 1, 2009: 20 Writing, 15 Listening, 20 Reading, 22 Speaking. All four scores must be reported. Applicants will not be considered if any minimum score is not met.

The Graduate School requires an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS. Please email [email protected] for information about how to send your scores.

Admission Decisions

Admission decisions are typically made in mid-February. Under the rules of the Council of Graduate Schools, students have until April 15 to make their decisions.

Financial Aid

Everyone who applies for admission to the graduate program in mathematics is automatically considered for financial aid. For many years the field has been able to provide financial support — through a teaching assistantship, fellowship, or graduate research assistantship — to every graduate student who is making satisfactory progress towards the Ph.D. degree, and it expects to continue this practice.

Some of our students have fellowships from the National Science Foundations or other sources. However, most are supported by Teaching Assistantships, which pay $24,104 for 10–15 hours per week in 2014–2015. Duties may be (i) grading for advanced courses, (ii) giving recitation sections, or (iii) teaching a section of calculus. Assignments to courses are made by the Director of Teaching Assistant Programs, Maria Terrell, but are based on the students' requests.

It is our intention to make summer support available to all students who would like to remain in Ithaca during the summer. For students who have completed three years of graduate school, this will typically be in the form of a research assistantship paid for by a professor's grant or by the graduate school. First and second year students will, in general, hold teaching assistant jobs in Summer Session courses. We also encourage students to apply for other forms of summer support that enhance their graduate education.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of Cornell University to actively support equality of educational and employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, or handicap.

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Mathematics, field description.

The graduate program in the field of mathematics at Cornell leads to the Ph.D. degree, which takes most students six years of graduate study to complete. One feature that makes the program at Cornell particularly attractive is the broad range of interests of the faculty . The department has outstanding groups in the areas of algebra, algebraic geometry, analysis, applied mathematics, combinatorics, dynamical systems, geometry, logic, Lie groups, number theory, probability, and topology. The field also maintains close ties with distinguished graduate programs in the fields of applied mathematics , computer science , operations research , and statistics and data science .

Application: Applicants must demonstrate mastery of the material required for an undergraduate major in mathematics. The mathematics field welcomes applications from and admits students with various mathematics backgrounds. GRE General and Subject Test scores are not required and will not be considered. Detailed academic requirements can be located in the graduate field handbook . Applicants must meet the minimum  Graduate School Requirements , including the  English Language Proficiency Requirement for all applicants

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Marcelo Aguiar

• Campus: Ithaca
• Concentrations: Mathematics: mathematics
• Research Interests: Algebra, Combinatorics, Category Theory

Dan Mihai Barbasch

• Research Interests: representation theory of reductive Lie groups

Yuri Berest

• Research Interests: PDE; algebra; mathematical physics

Louis Joseph Billera

• Campus: Ithaca - (Graduate School Professor)
• Research Interests: geometric and algebraic combinatorics

David S. Bindel

• Research Interests: applied numerical linear algebra and scientific computing

Kenneth Stephen Brown

• Research Interests: algebra; topology; group theory

Xiaodong Cao

• Research Interests: differential geometry; geometric analysis; nonlinear parabolic equations

Robert Connelly

• Research Interests: geometry; rigidity; topology
• Research Interests: Scientific Computing

Damek Shea Davis

• Research Interests: continuous optimization and variational analysis
• Campus: Ithaca - (Minor Member)
• Research Interests: Geometry & Topology

Benjamin E Dozier

• Research Interests: Geometry, Dynamical systems, Riemann surfaces

Leonard Gross

• Research Interests: functional analysis; analysis of path spaces

Joseph Yehuda Halpern

Daniel S Halpern-Leistner

• Research Interests: moduli problems; geometric representation theory, derived algorithm geometry; derived categories of coherent sheaves

Timothy James Healey

• Research Interests: elliptic partial differential equations; nonlinear elasticity and analysis

Tara S. Holm

• Research Interests: symplectic geometry; algebraic topology; algebraic geometry

John Hamal Hubbard

• Research Interests: analysis; differential equations; differential geometry

Peter Jack Kahn

• Research Interests: differential and algebraic topology

Martin D. Kassabov

• Research Interests: topology; lie groups; representation theory; graph theory; geometric/combinatorical group theory

Jon M Kleinberg

• Research Interests: Issues at the interface of networks and information, with an emphasis on the social and information networks that underpin the Web and other on-line media.

Robert D. Kleinberg

• Research Interests: Algorithms and theoretical computer science, especially economic aspects of algorithms, online learning and its applications, random processes in networks.

Allen Knutson

• Research Interests: algebraic geometry and algebraic combinations

Dexter Campbell Kozen

• Research Interests: computational theory; computational algebra and logic

Lionel Levine

• Research Interests:

Adrian Lewis

Yusheng Luo

• Research Interests: Dynamics and Geometry

Kathryn P Mann

• Research Interests: Geometric Topology

Jason F Manning

• Research Interests: Geometric group theory, geometric topology

Karola Meszaros

• Research Interests: Algebraic combinatorics and discrete geometry.

Justin T. Moore

• Research Interests: set theory; combinatorics; logic

F. Camil Muscalu

• Research Interests: mathematics

Anil Nerode

• Research Interests: mathematical logic; recursive functions, computer science

Michael Nussbaum

• Research Interests: statistics

Irena Vassileva Peeva

• Research Interests: algebra

Jamol J. Pender

• Research Interests: Applied Probability

Ravi Kumar Ramakrishna

• Research Interests: algebraic number theory

Richard Herbert Rand

• Research Interests: applied mathematics; differential equations

James Renegar

• Research Interests: computational complexity; mathematical programming

Timothy R. Riley

• Research Interests: geometric group theory

Laurent Pascal Saloff-Coste

• Research Interests: analysis and probability

Gennady Samorodnitsky

Shankar Sen

Reyer Sjamaar

• Research Interests: lie groups; differential geometry

Slawomir Solecki

• Research Interests: mathematical logic

Philippe Sosoe

• Research Interests: probability, analysis, mathematical physics

Birgit Else Marie Speh

• Research Interests: Lie groups; automorphic forms

Noah Stephens-Davidowitz

• Research Interests: Theory of Computation

Daniel L. Stern

• Research Interests: Differential geometry

Michael Eugene Stillman

• Research Interests: algebraic geometry; computational algebra

Steven H Strogatz

• Research Interests: nonlinear dynamics and chaos; coupled oscillators

Edward B Swartz

• Research Interests: combinatorics and discrete geometry
• Research Interests: Algorithm Design and Algorithmic Game Theory. Algorithmic game theory, an emerging new area of designing systems and algorithms for selfish users. My research focuses algorithms and games on graphs or networks. I am mostly interested in designing algorithms and games that provide provably close-to-optimal results.

Nicolas P Templier

• Research Interests: number theory, automorphic forms, arithmetic geometry, ergodic theory, quantum chaos.

Alex John Townsend

• Research Interests: numerical analysis and scientific computing

Alexander B. Vladimirsky

• Research Interests: applied mathematics; numerical methods; dynamic systems; nonlinear PDEs; control theory

Marten Wegkamp

• Research Interests: Classification, Copula Modeling, Learning Theory, Empirical Process Theory, Machine Learning, Matrix Estimation and Completion, Model Selection and Aggregation, Nonparametric estimation

James Edward West

• Research Interests: geometric topology; infinite-dimensional topology
• Research Interests: Numerical Analysis, Inverse Problems, Optimal Transportation, Machine Learning, and Nonconvex Optimization

Inna I. Zakharevich

• Research Interests: algebraic topology and algebraic K-theory
• Research Interests: Geometric Analysis; Calculus of Variations; General Relativity

David Zywina

• Research Interests: Number theory, arithmetic geometry My research is in number theory and more specifically in arithmetic geometry. I like to study the family of compatible Galois representations associated to various arithmetic objects (eg. abelian varieties, modular forms, Drinfeld modules); these representations encode much, if not all, of the arithmetic of the originally object. Galois representations can also be used to study the absolute the Galois group of the rational numbers, and I have recently been playing with some applications to the Inverse Galois Problem.

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Cornell University does not offer a separate Masters of Science (MS) degree program in the field of Statistics. Applicants interested in obtaining a masters-level degree in statistics should consider applying to Cornell's MPS Program in Applied Statistics.

Choosing a Field of Study

There are many graduate fields of study at Cornell University. The best choice of graduate field in which to pursue a degree depends on your major interests. Statistics is a subject that lies at the interface of theory, applications, and computing. Statisticians must therefore possess a broad spectrum of skills, including expertise in statistical theory, study design, data analysis, probability, computing, and mathematics. Statisticians must also be expert communicators, with the ability to formulate complex research questions in appropriate statistical terms, explain statistical concepts and methods to their collaborators, and assist them in properly communicating their results. If the study of statistics is your major interest then you should seriously consider applying to the Field of Statistics.

There are also several related fields that may fit even better with your interests and career goals. For example, if you are mainly interested in mathematics and computation as they relate to modeling genetics and other biological processes (e.g, protein structure and function, computational neuroscience, biomechanics, population genetics, high throughput genetic scanning), you might consider the Field of Computational Biology . You may wish to consider applying to the Field of Electrical and Computer Engineering if you are interested in the applications of probability and statistics to signal processing, data compression, information theory, and image processing. Those with a background in the social sciences might wish to consider the Field of Industrial and Labor Relations with a major or minor in the subject of Economic and Social Statistics. Strong interest and training in mathematics or probability might lead you to choose the Field of Mathematics . Lastly, if you have a strong mathematics background and an interest in general problem-solving techniques (e.g., optimization and simulation) or applied stochastic processes (e.g., mathematical finance, queuing theory, traffic theory, and inventory theory) you should consider the Field of Operations Research .

Residency Requirements

Students admitted to PhD program must be "in residence" for at least four semesters, although it is generally expected that a PhD will require between 8 and 10 semesters to complete. The chair of your Special Committee awards one residence unit after the satisfactory completion of each semester of full-time study. Fractional units may be awarded for unsatisfactory progress.

Your Advisor and Special Committee

The Director of Graduate Studies is in charge of general issues pertaining to graduate students in the field of Statistics. Upon arrival, a temporary Special Committee is also declared for you, consisting of the Director of Graduate Studies (chair) and two other faculty members in the field of Statistics. This temporary committee shall remain in place until you form your own Special Committee for the purposes of writing your doctoral dissertation. The chair of your Special Committee serves as your primary academic advisor; however, you should always feel free to contact and/or chat with any of the graduate faculty in the field of Statistics.

The formation of a Special Committee for your dissertation research should serve your objective of writing the best possible dissertation. The Graduate School requires that this committee contain at least three members that simultaneously represent a certain combination of subjects and concentrations. The chair of the committee is your principal dissertation advisor and always represents a specified concentration within the subject & field of Statistics. The Graduate School additionally requires PhD students to have at least two minor subjects represented on your special committee. For students in the field of Statistics, these remaining two members must either represent (i) a second concentration within the subject of Statistics, and one external minor subject; or, (ii) two external minor subjects. Each minor advisor must agree to serve on your special committee; as a result, the identification of these minor members should occur at least 6 months prior to your A examination.

Some examples of external minors include Computational Biology, Demography, Computer Science, Economics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Operations Research. The declaration of an external minor entails selecting (i) a field other than Statistics in which to minor; (ii) a subject & concentration within the specified field; and, (iii) a minor advisor representing this field/subject/concentration that will work with you in setting the minor requirements. Typically, external minors involve gaining knowledge in 3-5 graduate courses in the specified field/subject, though expectations can vary by field and even by the choice of advisor. While any choice of external minor subject is technically acceptable, the requirement that the minor representative serve on your Special Committee strongly suggests that the ideal choice(s) should share some natural connection with your choice of dissertation topic.

The fields, subjects and concentrations represented on your committee must be officially recognized by the Graduate School ; the Degrees, Subjects & Concentrations tab listed under each field of study provides this information. Information on the concentrations available for committee members chosen to represent the subject of Statistics can be found on the Graduate School webpage . 

Statistics PhD Travel Support

The Department of Statistics and Data Science has established a fund for professional travel for graduate students. The intent of the Department is to encourage travel that enhances the Statistics community at Cornell by providing funding for graduate students in statistics that will be presenting at conferences. Please review the Graduate Student Travel Award Policy website for more information. 

Completion of the PhD Degree

In addition to the specified residency requirements, students must meet all program requirements as outlined in Program Course Requirements and Timetables and Evaluations and Examinations, as well as complete a doctoral dissertation approved by your Special Committee. The target time to PhD completion is between 4 and 5 years; the actual time to completion varies by student.

Students should consult both the Guide to Graduate Study and Code of Legislation of the Graduate Faculty (available at www.gradschool.cornell.edu ) for further information on all academic and procedural matters pertinent to pursuing a graduate degree at Cornell University.

Course Numbering System:

The first digit of the course number indicates the level of the course: roughly, 1 and 2 indicate underclass courses; 3 and 4, upperclass courses; 5, professional-level and mathematics education courses; 6 and 7, graduate courses. Within the MATH subject area, the second digit often indicates the subject matter: 0, general; 1 and 2, analysis; 3 and 4, algebra and combinatorics; 5 and 6, topology and geometry; 7, probability and statistics; 8, logic; 9, other.

Courses with Overlapping Content:

Because the department offers many courses with overlapping content, students must choose their courses carefully to ensure that they will receive credit for each course  they take. Forbidden overlaps are noted in the course descriptions.

Courses with overlapping content are not necessarily equivalent courses. Students are encouraged to consult a mathematics faculty member when choosing among them.

Undergraduate Course Offerings:

Please visit www.math.cornell.edu for further information and up-to-the-minute corrections. For guidance in selecting an appropriate course, please consult First Steps in Math .

• MATH 1006 - Academic Support for MATH 1106
• MATH 1011 - Academic Support for MATH 1110
• MATH 1012 - Academic Support for MATH 1120
• MATH 1021 - Academic Support for MATH 2210
• MATH 1101 - Calculus Preparation
• MATH 1102 - [Introduction to Statistical Methods]
• MATH 1105 - Finite Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences
• MATH 1106 - Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences
• MATH 1110 - Calculus I
• MATH 1120 - Calculus II
• MATH 1220 - Theoretical Calculus II
• MATH 1300 - Mathematical Explorations
• MATH 1340 - Mathematics and Politics
• MATH 1600 - [Totally Awesome Mathematics]
• MATH 1710 - Statistical Theory and Application in the Real World
• MATH 1890 - FWS: Writing in Mathematics
• MATH 1910 - Calculus for Engineers
• MATH 1920 - Multivariable Calculus for Engineers
• MATH 2130 - Calculus III
• MATH 2210 - Linear Algebra
• MATH 2220 - Multivariable Calculus
• MATH 2230 - Theoretical Linear Algebra and Calculus
• MATH 2240 - Theoretical Linear Algebra and Calculus
• MATH 2310 - Linear Algebra with Applications
• MATH 2810 - Deductive Logic (crosslisted)
• MATH 2930 - Differential Equations for Engineers
• MATH 2940 - Linear Algebra for Engineers
• MATH 3040 - Prove It!
• MATH 3110 - Introduction to Analysis
• MATH 3210 - Manifolds and Differential Forms
• MATH 3230 - Introduction to Differential Equations
• MATH 3320 - Introduction to Number Theory
• MATH 3340 - Abstract Algebra
• MATH 3360 - Applicable Algebra
• MATH 3610 - Mathematical Modeling
• MATH 3620 - [Dynamic Models in Biology] (crosslisted)
• MATH 3840 - [The Foundations of Mathematics] (crosslisted)
• MATH 4030 - History of Mathematics
• MATH 4130 - Honors Introduction to Analysis I
• MATH 4140 - Honors Introduction to Analysis II
• MATH 4180 - Complex Analysis
• MATH 4200 - Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
• MATH 4210 - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos (crosslisted)
• MATH 4220 - Applied Complex Analysis
• MATH 4250 - Numerical Analysis and Differential Equations (crosslisted)
• MATH 4260 - Numerical Analysis: Linear and Nonlinear Problems (crosslisted)
• MATH 4280 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
• MATH 4310 - Linear Algebra
• MATH 4315 - [Linear Algebra with Supplements]
• MATH 4330 - Honors Linear Algebra
• MATH 4340 - Honors Introduction to Algebra
• MATH 4370 - Computational Algebra
• MATH 4410 - Introduction to Combinatorics I
• MATH 4420 - Introduction to Combinatorics II
• MATH 4500 - Matrix Groups
• MATH 4520 - Classical Geometries
• MATH 4530 - Introduction to Topology
• MATH 4540 - Introduction to Differential Geometry
• MATH 4550 - [Applicable Geometry]
• MATH 4560 - [Geometry of Discrete Groups]
• MATH 4710 - Basic Probability
• MATH 4720 - Statistics
• MATH 4740 - Stochastic Processes
• MATH 4810 - [Mathematical Logic] (crosslisted)
• MATH 4820 - Topics in Logic and the Foundations of Mathematics (crosslisted)
• MATH 4860 - Applied Logic (crosslisted)
• MATH 4900 - Supervised Research
• MATH 4901 - Supervised Reading

Professional-Level and Mathematics Education Courses:

• MATH 5080 - Special Study for Teachers

Graduate Courses:

The core courses in the mathematics graduate program are MATH 6110   – MATH 6120    (anlaysis), MATH 6310   – MATH 6320    (algebra), and MATH 6510   – MATH 6520    (topology).

During each pre-enrollment period a schedule of graduate courses to be offered the following semester is posted at www.math.cornell.edu under “Courses.” This website includes course descriptions that are often more detailed than those  included here, as well as a means for interested students to participate in the process of scheduling meeting times.

• MATH 6110 - Real Analysis
• MATH 6120 - Complex Analysis
• MATH 6150 - Partial Differential Equations
• MATH 6160 - Partial Differential Equations
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