Program Overview

The Math Major

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers several degrees in mathematics and the mathematical sciences, providing students with a wide choice of careers in this field. Among the jobs in industry, government, and the academic world that involve mathematics as a central aspect are actuary, statistician, computer analyst, and educator. There are B.A. and B.S. degrees offered in Mathematics.

Majoring in Mathematics

Students majoring in mathematics may enter either the B.A. or the B.S. program. The B.A. program is more flexible than the B.S. program; it allows students to specialize in mathematics and at the same time either to follow a broad liberal arts program or to specialize in a second area, possibly even taking a second major. The B.S. program is more comprehensive; it provides solid preparation for work or for further study in mathematics and related fields. Within the B.S. program, there is an applied option, which is designed for students who are primarily interested in using mathematics for the study of other sciences.

Degree Requirements

• Degree requirements: B.A., B.S., Minor
• Course Descriptions
• Schedule of Classes

Final Exam Information

• Math 110, 130, 152, 231, 232, 233, and 233H Final Exams will be on Monday, December 8th at 12 PM.
• Registrar’s Final Exam Schedule Fall 2025

Room Assignments

Final Exam Room Assignments will be announced closer to final exam time.

Make-up Final Exam

The date for make-up exams will be announced closer to final exam time.

FAQs for Undergraduate Math Majors

• Q: How do I talk to a Math Department Advisor?
  A: Each semester, in preparation for class registration, group advising sessions are held to remove advising holds, as well as optional individual appointments for anyone.
• Q: What is the natural sequence of courses in math?
  A: Go through the Calculus sequence (231, 232, 233) then take the “intermediate level courses,” namely 381, 383, 347. Then choose the necessary amount of the 500-level courses.
• Q: Should I take Linear Algebra in Math 347, Math 577 or both?
  A: Most students are advised to take Math 347. It teaches the tools and the power of linear algebra, with little emphasis on the reasonings behind.
• Q: Which 500-level courses should I take?
  A: We suggest exploring. Follow your taste, take classes that are natural continuations of classes you enjoyed.
• Q: Should I take Math 521 early or late?
  A: Math 521 is a required course. It is challenging, but if you completed Math 381 then you should be ready for it.
• Q: Can I get credit for both STOR 435 and MATH 535?
  A: No. These are the exact same courses; you can get credit for one or the other.
• Q: Can I get credit for STOR 535?
  A: We will count STOR 535 towards the Math major as MATH 535.
• Q: I need a Tar Heel Tracker adjustment – who should I contact?
  A: Our Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Mark Williams, submits the Tar Heel Tracker adjustments.
• Q: I am interested in pursuing departmental honors – who should I contact?
  A: Please review the Honors requirements listed here. You may also contact our Departmental Honors Advisor, Andrey Smirnov.
• Q: I am interested in undergraduate research – who should I contact?
  A: To get started, a student should find a willing faculty member to help design and oversee the effort; you can find a list of faculty and their research interests here.
• Q: Is the Math BS or Math BS-applied major better for employment?
  A: They are both very solid degrees that employers appreciate. We are not aware of any preference employers have between these two.
• Q: Which math courses count towards the new Data Science Minor?
  A: Electives for the data science minor can be found here.
• Q: Will be offered next summer?
  A: Summer classes are usually decided in January and finalized in April.
• Q: Will MATH 590 count towards the Math BS – Applied major?
  A: For the general BS major – MATH 590 will count as one of the nine credit hours over 520 courses automatically.

Visiting a Math Class

Thank you for your interest in Mathematics at UNC-Chapel Hill! We would love to have you visit one of our scheduled classes this semester, but extra planning is needed. Please note that if you are still in high school, a parent will need to accompany you. We cannot guarantee that this form submission will result in a class visit, but we will do our best to accommodate your request. Someone will be in touch with you concerning your request.

Registration and Advising

• Registration & Advising
• Placement Information
• Math 233 for High School Students
• Courses
• The Math Major
• Resources
• Opportunities

Additional Information

• Degree requirements: B.A., B.S., Minor
• Course Descriptions
• Schedule of Classes
• Registration & Advising
• Placement Information
• Math 233 for High School Students
• Courses
• The Math Major
• Resources
• Opportunities