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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.
If you have any general questions about the program, please feel free to reach out to Louis-Simon at lcyr@usc.edu or Li Gu at ligu@usc.edu
Fall 2026 DRP Schedule
08/24–09/21 (Weeks 1–4): Find a PhD student to supervise your reading and register.
09/21–11/20 (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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