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Congratulations to the Spring 2026 DRP Participants!
The USC Mathematics Directed Reading Program (DRP) is a semester-long initiative that pairs undergraduates with graduate student mentors to study a mathematics topic or textbook in depth. Mentor and mentee meet weekly to discuss ideas, clarify questions, and share progress. At the conclusion of the program, undergraduates deliver a 12-minute presentation at the DRP Symposium.
The program is a valuable complement to departmental coursework for students interested in exploring mathematical areas not typically covered in standard classes.
Fall 2026 DRP Schedule
08/24–09/11 (Weeks 1–4): Find a PhD student to supervise your reading and register.
09/14–11/20 (Weeks 5–14): Reading period—ten weeks in total.
10/08–10/09 (Week 7): Fall Recess.
11/25–11/29 (Week 14): Thanksgiving holiday.
11/29 (Saturday of Week 14): End-of-program summary due.
11/30 (Monday of Week 15): DRP Symposium, 5:00–9:30 p.m. in KAP 414.
12/04: Classes end
Before completing this form, please make sure that a graduate student has agreed to serve as your mentor for the semester. It is the duty of the mentee to fill out the form, once a pair is formed, the mentor do not need to submit anything.
A list of prospective mentors is available here, but you are not limited to this list.
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