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Spring 2026 DRP Application Has Begun!
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.
Spring 2026 DRP Schedule
01/19-02/11 (Week 2–Week 5): Find a PhD student to supervise your reading and register
02/11-04/25 (Week 5–Week 15): Reading (10 weeks in total)
03/15-03/21 (Week 10): Spring recess
04/25 (Saturday of Week 15): End of program summary due
04/27 (in Week 16): DRP Symposium, 6–9pm at KAP 414
05/01: Class ends — have a great vacation!
Before completing this form, please make sure that a graduate student has agreed to serve as your mentor for the semester.
A list of prospective mentors is available here, but you are not limited to this list.
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