For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application.
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
The George Washington University
800 21st St NW Suite 100
Washington, DC 20052
For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.
The following requirements must be fulfilled:
The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs.
Program-specific curriculum:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MATH 1231 | Single-Variable Calculus I (or equivalent) | |
| MATH 1232 | Single-Variable Calculus II | |
| MATH 2185 | Comprehensive Introduction to Linear Algebra * | |
| or MATH 2184 | Linear Algebra I | |
| MATH 2233 | Multivariable Calculus | |
| MATH 2971 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | |
| or MATH 2971W | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | |
| One 3-credit course selected from the following: ** | ||
| CSCI 1011 | Introduction to Programming with Java | |
| CSCI 1012 | Introduction to Programming with Python | |
| CSCI 1111 | Introduction to Software Development | |
| CSCI 1121 | Introduction to C Programming | |
| CSCI 1131 | Introduction to Programming with C | |
*Of the two options for linear algebra, MATH 2185 is preferred.
**Students in the pure mathematics concentration (see below) may substitute an alternative elective, approved by the department, for the CSCI course.
Concentration requirement
All students must complete requirements for one of the following three concentrations:
Pure mathematics concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MATH 4121 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra I | |
| MATH 4239 | Real Analysis I | |
| or MATH 4239W | Real Analysis I | |
| Two courses (6 credits) selected from the following: | ||
| MATH 3125 | Linear Algebra II | |
| MATH 3257 | Introduction to Complex Variables | |
| MATH 3806 | Introduction to Topology | |
| MATH 4122 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra II | |
| MATH 4240 | Real Analysis II | |
| Three additional MATH courses (9 credits) numbered in the 3000 and 4000 ranges. | ||
Applied mathematics concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MATH 3342 | Ordinary Differential Equations | |
| MATH 3343 | Partial Differential Equations | |
| MATH 3553 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis | |
| MATH 3359 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | |
| MATH 4239 | Real Analysis I | |
| or MATH 4239W | Real Analysis I | |
| Two additional MATH courses (6 credits) numbered in the 3000 and 4000 ranges. | ||
Interdisciplinary mathematics concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MATH 3342 | Ordinary Differential Equations | |
| MATH 3553 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis | |
| MATH 3359 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | |
| Four additional MATH courses (12 credits) numbered in the 3000 and 4000 ranges. | ||
| Minor or second major requirement: Students in the interdisciplinary concentration must complete an approved minor or second major in a field in which mathematics is applied. The pre-approved fields are astronomy and astrophysics, biology, bioinformatics, biophysics, chemistry, data science, economics, finance, information systems, physics, statistics, and all fields in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. | ||
In addition to the University General Education Requirement, undergraduate students in Columbian College must complete a further, College-specific general education curriculum—Perspective, Analysis, Communication (G-PAC) as well as the course CCAS 1001 First-Year Experience. Together with the University General Education Requirement, G-PAC engages students in active intellectual inquiry across the liberal arts. Students achieve a set of learning outcomes that enhance their analytical skills, develop their communication competencies, and invite them to participate as responsible citizens who are attentive to issues of culture, diversity, and privilege.
Coursework for the University General Education Requirement is distributed as follows:
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One course in critical thinking in the humanities.
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Two courses in critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, or scientific reasoning in the social sciences.
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One course that has an approved oral communication component.
- One course in quantitative reasoning (must be in mathematics or statistics).
- One course in scientific reasoning (must be in natural and/or physical laboratory sciences).
- UW 1020 University Writing (4 credits).
- After successful completion of UW 1020, 6 credits distributed over at least two writing in the discipline (WID) courses taken in separate semesters. WID courses are designated by a "W" appended to the course number.
Coursework for the CCAS G-PAC requirement is distributed as follows:
- Arts—one approved arts course that involves the study or creation of artwork based on an understanding or interpretation of artistic traditions or knowledge of art in a contemporary context.
- Global or cross-cultural perspective—one approved course that analyzes the ways in which institutions, practices, and problems transcend national and regional boundaries.
- Local or civic engagement—one approved course that develops the values, ethics, disciplines, and commitment to pursue responsible public action.
- Natural or physical science—one additional approved laboratory course that employs the process of scientific inquiry (in addition to the one course in this category required by the University General Education Requirement).
- Humanities—one additional approved humanities course that involves critical thinking skills (in addition to the one course in this category required by the University General Education Requirement).
- CCAS 1001 First-Year Experience
Certain courses are approved to fulfill GPAC requirements in more than one category.
Courses taken in fulfillment of G-PAC requirements may also be counted toward majors or minors. Transfer courses taken prior to, but not after, admission to George Washington University may count toward the University General Education Requirement and G-PAC, if those transfer courses are equivalent to GW courses that have been approved by the University and the College.
Lists of approved courses in the above categories are included on each undergraduate major's page in this Bulletin.
In addition to the general requirements stated under University Regulations, in order to be considered for graduation with Special Honors, students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 in courses in the major; complete 3 credits of MATH 4995 Reading and Research in addition to the other required courses in the major; and present an oral defense of a senior thesis prepared for MATH 4995 Reading and Research.