Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Mathematics,
PHD
Deadline
Fall: February 15 Spring: November 15 Application Type:
Applications are processed on a semi-rolling basis.
Letters of reference
Number Required:3From whom:
Letters of recommendation should come from individuals who are well acquainted with the applicant's abilities and achievements in mathematics and related areas. Often recommendation letters come from the applicant's former instructors in mathematics courses and projects. Letters from instructors in related areas such as computation or the physical and life sciences are also appropriate. In certain cases, letters from employment supervisors or project leaders may be appropriate as well.
Statement
of Goals:
A statement of goals, describing the strengths and motivation of the applicant, purpose for applying to a graduate program in mathematics, and why the applicant is interested in the intended degree is required. The length and scope of the narrative are fluid. Each applicant is invited to use this forum to make their strongest case for admission into our program.
Standardized
Test Scores:
The GRE is required. The Department considers an applicant's overall record and does not use rigid minimum score criteria. Students who wish to discuss their scores are encouraged to contact the department directly.The GRE Subject Exam is required. in Mathematics. Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Applicants who score below 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test will be required to take and pass a remedial English course during their first semester at Temple University.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Other:
Transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended, including Temple University, should be included in the application.
Background
Experience Required
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Advanced Standing
The rules for transfer credit toward the Ph.D degree are identical to the corresponding rules for the M.A. degree above. A student who has completed an M.A. degree at another institution may apply for Advanced Standing. Students are awarded varying numbers of advanced standing. This differs from transfer credit in that the number of credit hours awarded is recorded
on the transcript without specific information about the courses transferred. The effect of having
advanced standing is to reduce the total number of credit hours the student is required to take at Temple University. Credit for Advanced Standing can only be awarded to students who have completed an M.A. degree at another institution. Although there is no requirement that the degree must have been completed recently, the amount of time since the degree has been completed is taken into consideration.
The maximum number of advanced standing credits awarded is 30.
Test Waivers:
Applicants who wish to have certain admission requirements waived must contact the Department directly and discuss their
situations. The requests will be considered by the Department on a case by case basis. In some cases, an additional appeal to the
Graduate School may be required. In such cases, the Department will make a preliminary determination for the applicant and, if positive, will issue a supporting letter to the Graduate School for the applicant.
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