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Application for Graduate Study: Updated 12/10/07

Applications for Fall Semester 2008 are due by January 15, 2008.

We cannot consider applications to starty study earlier than Fall Semester 2008. Applications for Winter 2008 will be considered for Fall 2008.

Applicants for any graduate degree in mathematics should submit an application for graduate study. Please note that admission to the Ph.D. program requires that a graduate student pass the qualifying examinations. Admission to the graduate program does NOT guarantee admission to the Ph.D. program.


Online Applications

For additional information see the Admission page for Graduate Degree Programs on the MU Graduate School site.
Completion of the online application requires credit card payment $45.00US for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents, $60.00US for Non-Resident International applicants.

The online component of the application is submitted through the MU ApplyYourself website.

Please refer to the following section-by-section instructions and information when completing the ApplyYourself application to the MU Mathematics Department:

The following (paper) application materials must be on file at the Graduate Admissions office before an admission offer can be finalized:

Please arrange to have these materials mailed to the following address:

University of Missouri-Columbia
Graduate Admissions
210 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
800-877-6312
573-884-8488


  • Paper Applications

    The application packet contains all the information and forms required to submit a paper application to the Mathematics graduate program. Please note that electronic applications are preferred.

    Please choose ONE of the following formats for the complete application packet [revised 10/04]:

    Download PDF file
    (forms can be filled in electronically before printing)
    Download PS file
    (blank forms can be printed)
    Request paper copy

    Please arrange to have paper copies of items B1), B2), and B3) mailed to:
    Director of Graduate Studies
    202 Mathematical Sciences
    Department of Mathematics
    University of Missouri-Columbia
    Columbia, MO 65211-4100, USA


    Pre-Screening Applications:

    Pre-screening of paper applications is available prior to the submission of an official application and fee.

    If you would like to have the Mathematics Department pre-screen your paper application, please complete the following items from the Paper Application instructions above.

    along with a cover letter clearly requesting pre-screening to:

    Director of Graduate Studies
    202 Mathematical Sciences
    Department of Mathematics
    University of Missouri-Columbia
    Columbia, MO 65211-4100, USA

    You will receive an UNOFFICIAL assessment of the strength of your application by email. Note that an encouraging pre-screening assessment does NOT guarantee that submitting a complete application will result in official acceptance to the program.

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