Future Undergraduate Students

¨   We offer four degree options that allow you to choose courses in an applied area that supports your mathematical abilities and interests, making you an even better job or graduate school candidate.

¨   We offer a 5-year accelerated B.S./M.S. degree program.

¨   The first-year experience course for math majors allows you to connect with fellow math majors, meet faculty and academic advisors in the department, learn about the breadth of mathematics, dive into projects, and experience some research. All during your first year at VT.

¨   Our academic advisors are faculty advisors, who can not only advise on traditional advising matters, but can also discuss course and career advise throughout your undergraduate career.

¨   Best of Both Worlds: The Math Department offers a small, personal feel where you can get to know your professors and advisors while having the opportunities that a large research university can offer.

The words I would use to describe VT mathematics are creative, challenging, and flexible. Through this program, I was able to choose classes that interested me and related to my future career in education. In every class I found fascinating concepts and professors who encouraged me to think more deeply about the material and really push my creativity. A few highlights were researching kinesthetic learning of mathematics, discovering Egyptian and Babylonian number systems, and exploring how to use technology to teach mathematics. Looking back on my years in school, I realized how comforting it was to have a smaller program where I could recognize faces as I walked through the mathematics building and felt supported in my classes. It was a wonderful few years and I would recommend the program to anyone considering mathematics!

- VT Math 2019 Alum

As a current math teacher, I am so proud to have graduated from Virginia Tech. It was the perfect place to combine my love for math and teaching and to grow as a learner. The math department’s instructors and professors are super supportive and furthered my love for learning!

- VT Math 2015 Alum

I chose math at Virginia Tech because I liked that the department had multiple options with focuses in different areas of mathematics.  Throughout my time as an undergrad, the professors and advisors have been very helpful in providing me with opportunities to pursue my future academic and career goals.  There have been many opportunities for me to get involved within the department though undergraduate research, mentoring younger undergraduate students, and helping at recruitment events for current high schoolers. The math department has given me a smaller school feeling inside a very large university as I have enjoyed my time getting to know many of the faculty, staff, and students.

- VT Math 2020 Alum

I could not be happier that I landed in Math at VT. The faculty are friendly and accessible, and there is ample opportunity to get involved in research and service. It is a wonderful place to learn, grow, and serve.

- VT Math 2019 Alum

I am incredibly grateful for the professors and mentors in the Math Department who helped me develop into a mathematician and a contributor to the university. I am so glad I had the opportunities to conduct research, serve in roles where I helped other students, and learn from and be mentored by top-notch people.

- VT Math 2019 Alum