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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 two years our students develop a strong background in analysis, algebra, topology and one other area of their choosing, completing four qualifying exams by the end 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

Information from the Dean of Graduate Studies