The typical requirement for admission to the graduate program is the completion of a standard undergraduate program in mathematics. The candidate will generally be expected to know linear algebra, the elements of abstract algebra, and elementary real analysis. A student whose degree has been awarded in some other field may be considered if they have had the appropriate background courses. Students should also have current GRE scores and are strongly encouraged to submit a personal statement describing their reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in math.

Applicants for graduate study should have three letters of recommendation sent to the Department of Mathematics, 2565 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822; the letters may also be emailed to the Graduate Chair at gradchair@math.hawaii.edu. There is no recommendation form required besides the letters.

## The diagnostic examination

Incoming graduate students will be required to take a diagnostic examination in undergraduate mathematics. This exam, given by the Mathematics Department, consists of two written parts — linear and abstract algebra, and elementary real analysis (not including measure theory). The exam is used to help plan the student’s graduate program, and is usually given over the summer.

Graduate Assistantships are available and provide tuition waiver and a stipend ranging from approximately \$17,500 to \$19,000 for the academic year. At any given time, about three quarters of our graduate students are supported by teaching assistantships. Some faculty members also have grants that have funds to support students with Research Assistantships. Most graduate assistants teach recitation sections for pre-calculus and calculus courses though other options exist: tutoring, grading, teaching a class, or assisting a professor.

Note that tuition is waived for graduate assistants, but they are not exempt from other fees listed in the Graduate Bulletin. A separate application for graduate assistantships may be downloaded and should be returned to the Mathematics Graduate Chair before February 1 (for Fall admission) or August 1 (for Spring admission).

The Graduate Division requires that Graduate Assistants carry a minimum of six credits per semester, which may include research and seminar courses.

### Tuition and fees for graduate students (subject to change without notice)

Tuition and fees are charged according to the number of credit hours carried by the student; auditors (those enrolled in a course for no credit) pay the same fees as students enrolled for credit. For tuition purposes only, a full-time student is any student enrolled for 8 or more credit hours. However, many mathematics students take only 6 credit hours per semester, to allow time for teaching and research.

### Housing

Almost all room assignments to on-campus residence halls go to Hawaii residents who have priority. There are limited facilities on campus for married students.

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Department of Mathematics
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Honolulu, HI 96822-2273
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