Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Students

If you have never completed a math course in college, or if it has been more than two years since you successfully completed a college math course, you will need to take the math placement test. The result of the placement test will help ensure that you register for the appropriate math course, one for which you have the appropriate math background and are ready to succeed in. If you are a student NEW to IUPUI and are required to participate in orientation, you will schedule your math placement test through the Orientation Services online reservation system. If you are a current IUPUI student who needs to schedule the math placement test, please call the Testing Center directly at 317-278-2281. The Testing Center also accepts walk-ins during non-peak times. Visit the Testing Center for their current schedule. For other questions, call the math department at 317-274-6918.

Yes. The Math Department offers "Credit by Examination" for the following math courses:

• MATH 11000
• MATH 11100
• MATH 15300
• MATH 15400
• MATH 15900
• MATH 16500
• MATH 16600
• MATH 22100
• MATH 22200
• MATH M118
• MATH M119

You must have a valid reason as to why you believe you would pass such an examination. If you areinterested in scheduling an exam, please carefully read and complete the registration form, which is also available in the math department office (LD 270). The form must be signed by your advisor. See the Special Credit/Credit by Examination section of the Registrar's website for information on associated tuition and fees.

Visit the Enrollment FAQ section of the Office of the Registrar's website.

This can happen for a variety of reasons. First, make sure you do not have any holds on your record (check the main page of your Student Center). Next, in order to register for a math course you must fall into one of the following two categories:

• a) You completed the prerequisite course with the minimum required grade within the last two years, or;
• b) You tested into the course directly after taking the IUPUI math placement test.

Consult the CourseCourses section of this website for a list of all undergraduate math courses and their prerequisites. If you believe you are in one of the above two categories, but are still unable to register, call the math department at 317-274-6918 for assistance.

See the Registrar's website for instructions on adding or dropping a course.

The MAC (Mathematics Assistance Center) is a service of the Department of Mathematical Sciences and University College at IUPUI. The MAC offers the following services for no additional fee to any student in an introductory mathematics course: walk-in tutoring, peer mentoring, and help with on-line homework and software projects. The MAC is located in Taylor Hall, room 102. For more information, visit the MAC website.

The MAC (Mathematics Assistance Center) is a service of the Department of Mathematical Sciences and University College at IUPUI. The MAC offers the following services for no additional fee to any student in an introductory mathematics course: walk-in tutoring, peer mentoring, and help with on-line homework and software projects. The MAC is located in Taylor Hall, room 102. For more information, visit the MAC website. If you have questions about tutoring or mentoring, call 317-274-7898.

The MAC (Mathematics Assistance Center) provides help with online homework, as well as "regular" math homework. Visit the MAC website and click on the appropriate “LD 225 Lab Tutoring Schedules” section on the left-hand side of the screen.

The MAC (Mathematics Assistance Center) provides help with online homework, as well as "regular" math homework. Visit the MAC website and click on the appropriate “LD 225 Lab Tutoring Schedules” section on the left-hand side of the screen.

Software required for all math/stat courses can be found on the computers in the following computer labs: SL 070A and LD 225. In addition, Maple and Minitab can be found in IT 131 (a 24-hour lab). The math department maintains a schedule of tutoring available for online homework or software projects.

To buy Maple, Matlab, or Minitab, visit the IUPUI Bookstore. Maple, Matlab, and Minitab along with SAS can also be purchased from the Stat/Math group out of Bloomington. A valid JagTag ID is required for eligible candidates to purchase academic priced software or student-only priced software.

You may obtain the list of textbooks used for a given semester in the math department main office, in LD 270 (phone 317-274-6918). You can also contact the IUPUI Bookstore to obtain this information.

Visit the Courses page of the math department website, find your course, and click on "Course Material" if the link exists. You can also check the Oncourse site for your course.

To buy Maple, Matlab, or Minitab, visit the IUPUI Bookstore. Maple, Matlab, and Minitab along with SAS can also be purchased from the Stat/Math group out of Bloomington. A valid JagTag ID is required for eligible candidates to purchase academic priced software or student-only priced software.

If you would like to grade for an undergraduate math course, you must fill out a Grader Application, which is also available in the math department office in LD 270, and submit it to the math department personnel in LD 270. Applications are due approximately one month before the semester begins. If you are interested in working for the math department as a tutor or a mentor in the MAC (Mathematics Assistance Center), please visit the MAC website. Click on MAC Positions and Opportunities at the bottom for information. You may also pick up a tutor/mentor application in the math department office in LD 270.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at IUPUI offers graduate programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degree in mathematics from Purdue University. In the M.S. degree program, you may specialize in pure or applied math, math education, or applied statistics. The department also offers, in collaboration with the Division of Biostatistics in the IU School of Medicine, a program leading to a Ph.D. degree in biostatistics from Indiana University. For a complete list of degrees and program requirements, please visit Academic Programs. Email grad-program @ math.iupui.edu with any additional questions.

Visit the Academic Programs section and click on the program you're interested in. The admissions requirements will be located on the welcome page for that program. Email grad-program @ math.iupui.edu with any additional questions.

To start with, check the IUPUI Office of Admissions PACE database. If your course is not listed here, you will need to check with the specific IUPUI department and provide a course description and syllabus. For details on Ivy Tech courses transferrable to IUPUI, visit the Passport website.

An undistributed course is a course that has not been matched to a specific IUPUI course. You should first obtain the description and syllabus for the course you took. The more information you have, the easier this process will be. Contact the IUPUI department in which you think the equivalent course resides. Most likely you will need to bring the course information directly to that department for evaluation.

This information is available with your class schedule on OneStart. An IUPUI Campus Map will assist you in locating your classrooms.

The math department is located in the Science Building (abbreviated LD on campus maps), in room 270. The math department address is 402. N. Blackford St, Indianapolis, IN, 46202-3216. An IUPUI Campus Map will assist you in locating the Science Building. Our office phone is 317-274-6918, and our fax number is 317-274-3460.

Contact your instructor immediately! Check the course syllabus you were given in class for contact information. Otherwise, consult the people page for a list of all full-time math instructors with emails and phone numbers. If you still can't find the information for your instructor, contact the math department at 317-274-6918 for assistance.

Check the course syllabus you were given in class. Otherwise, consult the people page for a list of all full-time math instructors with emails and phone numbers. If you still can't find the information for your instructor, contact the math department at 317-274-6918 for assistance - they can put a note in your instructor's mailbox for you.

Only your instructor can inform you of your grade. The personnel in the math department office will not give out grades. You instructor may have posted grades on a departmental bulletin board. If so, the posted grades will be located on the math department bulletin board on the second floor of the LD building, under the title "GRADES." You can also access your grades online at OneStart via your Student Center. If your instructor uses Oncourse, you may be able to view your grade there.

You should contact your instructor as soon as possible. Check the course syllabus you were given in class. Otherwise, consult the people page for a list of all full-time math instructors with emails and phone numbers. If you still can't find the information for your instructor, contact the math department at 317-274-6918 for assistance.

You will need to make arrangements with your instructor to take a make-up test and/or quiz.