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Graduate Admissions



The mathematics graduate program at Dartmouth College is a small, selective program that serves students who wish to complete a Ph.D. in mathematics and have a strong interest in both research and teaching. Every student we admit is supported through a Dartmouth Fellowship or other grant for up to 5 years provided they remain in good standing in the program. During their first year, our students develop a strong background in analysis, algebra, and topology, completing a written exam in those fields just after their first spring; they also begin exploring other areas. During their second year they continue to broaden their mathematical knowledge while studying fields related to their particular interests in more depth, completing qualifying exams in two such areas by the middle of their second spring. Students then take an intensive teaching seminar during the following summer as well as begin reading in their chosen research area and finding an advisor for their thesis. Graduate students teach one Dartmouth course independently in each of their 3rd and 4th years, as well as completing most of the research for their thesis. Most of our graduate students finish their thesis during the 5th year, the last year in which we offer financial support.

If you are considering applying to the graduate program here, several suggestions are in order. First, review the research interests of our faculty to make sure there are a few areas of interest to you. Second, be sure to take your GRE subject exam. If you are a foreign student we would also like to see your TOEFL score. Third, make sure that you use your senior year to solidify your understanding of abstract algebra and real analysis, as this will give you a good head start on our qualifying exams. We look forward to hearing from you.

Application Materials and Information

  • Online Application for Graduate Programs

    Other admission documents should be mailed to:

    Office of Graduate Studies
    Dartmouth College
    6062 Wentworth Hall
    Hanover, NH 03755-3526
    USA

  • Application Deadline and our FAQ page.

  • GAANN Fellowships in Mathematics

    GAANN (Graduate Assistantships in Areas of National Need) Fellowships, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, are offered through the Dartmouth College mathematics department, and are available to applicants for the 2011-12 academic year.

    These prestigious fellowships are intended to support students of achievement and potential who are U.S. citizens. If you are awarded a GAANN fellowship for your first year at Dartmouth, you will receive a stipend of up to $30,000 (depending on financial need) in addition to health insurance and travel funding. After your first year, you will receive a Dartmouth fellowship, or other fellowship support. We automatically consider all U.S. citizen applicants to our program for GAANN fellowship support, so you do not need to do anything extra to apply for a GAANN. If we select you as a fellowship recipient, we will ask you to submit a FAFSA in order to determine your financial need. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.


  • GREs, both the general test as well as the mathematics subject test are required.

Information from the Dean of Graduate Studies