2024-2025 Undergraduate Handbook - Department of Mathematics Version 3

Sep 26, 2026

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Updated undergraduate guidance for UCLA’s Department of Mathematics for the 2024-2025 academic year. Covers undergraduate student services, advising contact details and advising hours, and the Programming in Computing PIC Lab including locations, hours, account and printing policies, and available software resources. Includes math diagnostic test requirements using ALEKS PPL, plus transfer credit processes, credit limitations, enrollment and course planning guidance, major/minor/specialization degree requirements, honors and scholarship pathways, research and career opportunities, and student organizations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Contact Information

Undergraduate Student Services

Programming in Computing: PIC Lab

Frequently Asked Questions

Math Diagnostic Test

Transferred Credits from Exams

Transfer Credit Petition

Transferring Credits from Another Institution

Credit Limitations

Math and PIC Enrollment

Mathematics Programs

Brief Program Information

Mathematics Majors

Mathematics Minors and Specialization

Program Declaration Checklist

Degree Requirements by Program

Updated 8/9/24 See latest handbook version: CONTACT INFORMATION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES .......................................... 1 PROGRAMMING IN COMPUTING: PIC LAB ........................................ 1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS MATH DIAGNOSTIC TEST ...................................................... 2 TRANSFERRED CREDITS FROM EXAMS ........................................... 3 TRANSFER CREDIT PETITION ................................................... 4 TRANSFERRING CREDITS FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION .......................... 4 CREDIT LIMITATIONS .......................................................... 5 MATH AND PIC ENROLLMENT .................................................. 6 MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS .................................................... 8 BRIEF PROGRAM INFORMATION MATHEMATICS MAJORS ...................................................... 10 MATHEMATICS MINORS AND SPECIALIZATION .................................. 10 PROGRAM DECLARATION CHECKLIST ........................................... 11 MAJOR, MINOR, AND SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS MATHEMATICS B . S ........................................................... 12 APPLIED MATHEMATICS B . S ................................................... 13 DATA THEORY B . S ............................................................ 14 MATHEMATICS OF COMPUTATION B . S .......................................... 15 MATHEMATICS/ECONOMICS B . S .............................................. 16 FINANCIAL ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS B . S ...................................... 17 MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHING B . S ............................................. 18 MATHEMATICS/APPLIED SCIENCE B . S ........................................... 19 MATHEMATICS/APPLIED SCIENCE B . S ........................................... 20 MATHEMATICS/APPLIED SCIENCE B . S ........................................... 21 MINOR IN MATHEMATICS .................................................... 22 MINOR IN MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHING ...................................... 23 SPECIALIZATION IN COMPUTING .............................................. 24 SUGGESTED ACADEMIC SCHEDULE ................................................ 25 DEPARTMENTAL HONORS & SCHOLAR PROGRAMS .................................. 26 GRADUATE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES .............................................. 27 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AT UCLA ............................................... 28 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES OFF CAMPUS ........................................... 29 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES .......................................................... 30 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS UCLA BRUIN ACTUARIAL SOCIETY (BAS) ........................................ 30 UNDERGRADUATE MATH COUNCIL (UMC) ..................................... 30 UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (UMSA) .............. 30 TEACHING PREPARATION PROGRAMS .............................................. 31 WEEKLY COURSE PLANNER ........................................................ 32 DEGREE PLAN CONTRACT ........................................................ 33 The Department of Mathematics is the home for Mathematics and Programming in Computing UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES LOCATION Student Services Office Math Sciences 6356 EMAIL ugrad@math . ucla .edu PHONE (310) 206-1286 MAILING ADDRESS UCLA Department of Mathematics 520 Portola Plaza Box \#951555 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1555 ZOOM ADVISING HOURS* No Appointment Needed Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am-11 am IN-PERSON ADVISING HOURS* No Appointment Needed 9 am – 11 am & 1 pm – 3 pm * Hours may change depending on the cycle of the quarter/year . See website for the most up-to-date hours . Advisors can answer questions regarding: • Academic Difficulty • Course Planning • Career Planning • Transferring Course Credit • Departmen

FAQs

What is the Math Diagnostic Test and who uses it?

The Mathematics Department uses ALEKS PPL as the Math Diagnostic Test. It is a web-based adaptive learning system used to assess readiness for certain mathematics courses.

How much does the Math Diagnostic Test cost and how long is access available?

Each student is charged a $20 non-refundable fee upon registering for a cohort on ALEKS PPL. After registration, students receive 6 months of access to the test.

What topics are covered under Undergraduate Student Services advising?

Advisors can answer questions about academic difficulty, course planning, career planning, transferring course credit, departmental programs, enrollment concerns, majors/minors/specialization, and student organizations.

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