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Department of Mathematical Sciences

Montana State University
P.O. Box 172400
Bozeman, MT 59717-2400

Tel: (406) 994-3601
Fax: (406) 994-1789
Location: 2-214 Wilson Hall

Department Chair

Dr. Ken Bowers

math@math.montana.edu

Graduate Program Application Procedure

Application Procedure, Deadlines and Requirements

  1. Please review the application requirements below. 
  2. Fill out the  Preliminary Application Form linked from here. 
  3. Wait for a reply before formally applying in step 4 below.
  4. After you have heard from us, apply officially online through the The Graduate School website.  There you will be required to:
    • complete a Graduate Studies Application Form (online and includes a Cumulative GPA Calculation Form)
    • pay an application fee (50$ online, $60 online or paper)
  5. After reading the Division of Graduate Education instructions in item 3 above, all applicants will be directed to mail the following to the Department of Mathematical Sciences:  
    • Official transcripts from all Universities and Colleges you attended
    • a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation
    • Official GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, analytical - no subject exam)
    • A personal statement describing your math interests and goals and how our graduate program fits your needs.

    Mail to the following mailing address:

    Montana State University - Bozeman
    Department of Mathematical Sciences
    Attn: Graduate Program Committee
     PO Box 172400
     Bozeman, MT 59717-2400

    International applications require additional documentation. If you are an international applicant, please complete the Preliminary Application Form and refer the Graduate School website regarding additional requirements for international applicants.


Updated: 02/24/2012