BS Mathematics at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The Mathematics major is designed for students whose basic interest is mathematics.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Mathematics | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Spring | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The Major: Twelve courses as follows: (Electives). Computing Specialization: Majors may select a specialization in Computing by (1) satisfying all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the specified major and (2) completing Mathematics 61 or 180, Program in Computing 10A, 10B, two courses from 10C, 15, 16A, 20A, 40A, and at least two courses from Mathematics 149 through 159, with a minimum grade of C– in each course and a combined grade-point average of at least 2.0.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Pre-Major: Students entering UCLA directly from high school or first-term transfer students who want to declare the Mathematics pre-major at the time they apply for admission are automatically admitted to the pre-major. First-Year Students: To enter the major, students must petition after they have completed the six sequenced courses with a 2.5 minimum overall grade-point average, have completed one 12-unit term in residence in regular session at UCLA, are enrolled in UCLA regular session at the time of application, and before completing 160 quarter units.

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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