Application Requirements

The University of Maryland's Graduate School accepts applications through http://gradapply.umd.edu/. Before completing the application, applicants are asked to check the Admissions Requirements site for specific instructions. As required by the Graduate School, all application materials are to be submitted electronically:

• Graduate application
• Transcripts reflecting all undergraduate and graduate work completed or in progress. Official or unofficial transcripts should be uploaded in the online application. We suggest sending official transcripts to the university after being admitted. 
• Personal statement --- about your goals and objectives in pursuing graduate study and about any life experiences that you feel have prepared you to pursue a graduate degree. This should be uploaded in the online application.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores --- The GRE General is optional. The GRE Subject is recommended but optional as well. 
• At least three letters of recommendation submitted by professors or others who can assess the quality of your academic performance and scholastic potential.
• Your resume/CV uploaded in the online application.
• TOEFL, IELT, or PTE scores if you do not hold a degree from a US institution or are not from one of the English speaking countries on the exempt list. 
• Non-refundable application fee ($75) for each program to which an applicant applies

International applicants should also visit the University of Maryland International Education Services website for additional requirements and guidance in applying.

The electronic submission of application materials helps expedite the review of an application. Completed applications are reviewed by an admissions committee in each graduate degree program. The recommendations of the committees are submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School, who will make the final admission decision. Students seeking to complete graduate work at the University of Maryland for degree purposes must be formally admitted to the Graduate School by the Dean. To ensure the integrity of the application process, the University of Maryland authenticates submitted materials through TurnItIn for Admissions.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants should have at least a B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in an undergraduate curriculum emphasizing mathematics.
• An interest in an application area or computational technique.

Suggested Mathematical Coursework

• Linear Algebra
• Advanced Calculus
• Numerical Methods
• Differential Equations
• Probability

These courses are suggestions, not requirements. Students without the suggested coursework may still apply.

We recommend the following guidelines for all applicants to the AMSC program:

1. Complete the application by December 15, 2026. Application reviews begin on that date, and complete applications receive highest priority. All materials should be uploaded to the online application at gradapply.umd.edu.
2. Submit strong letters of recommendation early. Make sure your recommenders know you well and submit their letters by December 15, 2026. Electronic submission in PDF format is preferred.
3. Make sure your TOEFL scores are competitive. We recommend international applicants have a combined TOEFL iBT score of at least 105.
4. Upload all admission materials in PDF format. Use clear filenames (e.g., transcript_SmithJohn.pdf). PDF is the preferred format for transcripts, test scores, statements, and all supporting documents.
5. Upload backup copies to speed up review. You may upload scanned backup copies of your GRE scores, TOEFL scores, and transcripts to the Supporting Documents Upload section of your application. These scanned versions allow the admissions committee to begin reviewing your file while official documents are being processed.
6. Submit official copies of scores and transcripts. Scanned copies do not replace official documents. Your application is not considered complete without the official versions.
7. Allow time for mailed materials to be processed. If you must mail any documents, use tracking and allow two weeks for processing. When necessary, materials may be sent to:
   The Graduate School, University of Maryland
   2123 Lee Building
   7809 Regents Drive
   College Park, MD
8. Read the FAQ before contacting the admissions office. Please consult the FAQ first.

Current students who wish to pursue a combined Math Bachelor's degree and an AMSC Master's degree should follow the flowchart below.

When meeting with the AMSC Director, students should bring their unofficial transcript and required forms. Students must officially apply online; GRE scores are not required.

View the BS/MS Flowchart

Many AMSC PhD students receive a stipend and full tuition waiver through MATH Department Teaching Assistantships and/or fellowships. MS students are not eligible for funding. For more information about funding opportunities, please click here: Funding

For answers to commonly asked questions, please click here: FAQ