Additional Application Information
Which research area best fits your current interests? If your interests are broad or they fit more than one or you are still undecided, select “broad interests”. No commitment to these areas is implied.
Best Fit (choose one)
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Differential Equations
- Dynamics
- Geometry & Topology
- Logic
- Probability
- Broad Interests
Select All Areas You Are Currently Interested In (you can choose multiple)
- Algebra
- Algebraic Geometry
- Analysis
- Applied Algebra
- Applied Math
- Combinatorics
- Complex Analysis
- Differential Geometry
- Dynamical Systems
- Fluid Dynamics
- Group Theory
- Harmonic Analysis
- Logic
- Mathematical Biology
- Number Theory
- Numerical Analysis/Scientific Computing
- Partial Differential Equations
- Probability
- Representation Theory
- Topology
- Other
- If other, please specify
What type of undergraduate institution did you attend? This will give us an idea of math classes/opportunities available to you. Please answer this question to the best of your ability. If you are unsure of which option to choose, then use the “other” option to explain.
Please select all that apply.
- foreign institution
- private research focused university (USA)
- private teaching focused university (USA)
- public flagship state institution (USA)
- public smaller state institution (USA)
- liberal arts college (USA)
- community college (USA)
- Other: (fill in the blank)
Did your university offer any graduate courses?
Do you have a Master’s degree?
List the Math courses you have completed, are currently enrolled in, or intend to take. You may also list courses outside of math that have high math content and are relevant to your research interests. Include:*
- Name of school where enrolled
- Textbook(s) used
- Course number
- Course title
- Brief course description (about 50 words)
- Grade for the class
- Indicate if it’s undergraduate or graduate
List your 20 most advanced courses.
Put this in a list or table format and upload your document as a pdf. (Sample) (This is an important part of the application).
How have your background and life experiences, including geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Wisconsin?* (about 200 words)
Is English your native language?
Did you attend 4 years of secondary education where English was the sole language of instruction?