Applying to the Master's Program in Mathematics
Follow these instructions to submit an application to our graduate program
Review and submit all Program Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field with a minimum of 12 hours of upper-division mathematics or statistics course work and a grade of ‘B’ or better on all upper-division mathematics and/or statistics course work.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-level Mathematics courses.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Letter of Intent detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years.
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
- TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. For additional information on TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test.
- Transcript Evaluation by the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). View additional information on transcript evaluation.
Additional requirements for international applicants:
- TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. For additional information on TOEFL and IELTS.
- English translation of educational records.
- Transcript Evaluation by the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). View additional information on transcript evaluation.
- Financial Documentation showing sufficient funds (minimum of $23,578 for non-Mexican Nationals) to cover all expenses (living and academic) for the first year of study. Mexican Nationals with an approved Mexican Tuition Waiver require a minimum of $14,823. The requirement of $23,578 may reduced if a scholarship or assistantship has been awarded. Apply for an assistantship, read information on reduction of financial requirements, read additional Information on submitting financial documentation.
- Immigration documents, including a current copy of your valid passport. Read additional information on immigration documents.