Mathematics
College of Arts & Sciences
The Department of Mathematics offers four degree programs. The BS and standard BA options provide students with the opportunity to study subjects ranging from algebra, analysis and geometry to probability, combinatorics and optimization. There are two additional BA options for students interested in mathematics and philosophy or interested in preparing to be secondary mathematics teachers. All four options promote abstract thinking, logical rigor, analysis and critical writing, opening the door to careers in the mathematical sciences, industry, business, finance, academia, education and more.
Major category:
Minor available
Curricular options: B.A. Standard, B.A. Philosophy, B.A. Teaching, B.S. Standard
Area(s) of interest: Computing, Engineering option, Natural and environmental sciences
websiteDegree requirements
Applicant type
First-year students can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
An application for general admission to the UW is required for all transfer students. UW accepts general applications for Autumn and Winter with some select majors allowing applications in Spring. Review your intended major’s website for information about which quarters it is open for admission.
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
Use the information below to help you prepare for this major. Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
- Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
- Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
- UW college and school graduation requirements
Department admission information
Mathematics is a minimum requirements major. Once you are a UW student and meet the minimum requirements, you can be admitted without further screening.
- Minimum 2.0 grade for each course required for admission; minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA in courses required for admission.
- Find additional information on the department’s website.
Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Courses REQUIRED for admission:
- MATH 124 NSc RSN – Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
- MATH 125 NSc – Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
- MATH 126 NSc – Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
- MATH 200 NSc, RSN – Discrete Mathematics I or MATH 300 – NSc, RSN – Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
- MATH 208 NSc, RSN – Matrix Algebra with Applications
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 273
Total from Washington community colleges: 30
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00: 20
3.50 – 3.74: <5
3.25 – 3.49: <5
3.00 – 3.24: <5
2.75 – 2.99: <5
2.50 – 2.74: <5
2.49 and below: <5