Both liberal arts and pre-professional degree programs are provided. Programs emphasizing pure mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education are available. Students are encouraged to consult with their teachers frequently for academic and career advising as well as mathematical assistance. Faculty members normally hold a minimum of four office hours weekly. In addition to faculty consultations, students may take advantage of study rooms staffed by mathematics tutors.
Students have access to computers and sophisticated electronic calculators.
Students planning a mathematics major must complete these requirements before beginning calculus. The department also offers several precalculus courses that may be used to remedy deficiencies in a student's background. All students are encouraged to choose a minor in some field allied to their mathematical interests, e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, geology, business, economics, or computer science. Although minors are not required, they provide a valuable augmentation to an education in mathematics. This program prepares students for careers in mathematical analysis, graduate study, or teaching mathematics.