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Declaring Your Major

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Explore Holds

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If you do not have enough events registered, CWRU may place an "Explore Hold" on your registration. You can track your progress in CampusGroups - more info in the link below.
Information about the Explore Program

General info about MAMS

About the department:

Some resources for majors and minors

Are you contemplating a minor in math?

For the minor, simply complete 17 credits in MATH with at least 6 at the 300-level or above.
Are you contemplating a major in math?
See the documents below for sample plans.
If you secondary major in math, you must complete all of the requirements in the left-hand panel of page 1 in the sample plans. The UGER requirements will be completed in your primary major.

Please double check all information with your four-year advisor.

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Degree Programs in MAMS:
What is the purpose of each?

BS Mathematics is appropriate for students seeking a deep and diverse training in many subdisciplines of mathematics. Students pursuing this degree may be preparing for graduate study in mathematics or another related discipline, or a career in quantitative fields. Students will learn techniques and tools for creating and understanding mathematics itself. The coursework for BS Math includes fundamental topics like algebraic structures, real and complex analysis, number theory, and so on.

BS Applied Mathematics is appropriate for students seeking a well-rounded training in applied mathematics, with an emphasis on computation and algorithmic processes appearing in the wider sciences. Using technology to analyze problems is part of this training. The degree is suitable for students pursuing graduate study and/or a wide variety of careers. The coursework for BS Applied Math includes versatile topics like partial differential equations, modeling, probability, and so on.

BA Mathematics is appropriate for students seeking training in essential subdisciplines of mathematics, with fewer advanced electives than the BS. BA Math is easy to adopt as a secondary major, or for students with a wide variety of interests at CWRU.

All three majors have a lot in common, but the difference is in outcomes and the required upper-level coursework.

In general, pick a degree that solves the problems you are interested in!

MATH BS + UGER checksheet Fall2025.pdf

Sample Plan for BS Mathematics (effective Fall 2025)

APPLIED MATH BS + UGER checksheet Fall2025.pdf

Sample Plan for BS Applied Mathematics (effective Fall 2025)

Who To Contact

Contact your Major/Pre-Major Advisor for questions about:
- - - General advice for college, the freshman experience, and Case Western Reserve University
    - General advice for your area of interest, research, and career goals
    - The major declaration process
    - Lifting advising holds
    - Anything that comes up!
    - Once your major is declared, you are assigned a Major advisor and your pre-major advisor becomes your designated advisor.
Contact your Four-Year Advisor for questions about:
- - - Your transcript, 4-year degree plan, course overloads, degree requirements, assistance with SIS, Stellic, information about transfer credit, etc.
    - Four-year advisors are Assistant Deans in the Office of Undergraduate Advising. They work tirelessly to make sure you are meeting your requirements for graduation.
Contact your Designated Advisor (the former pre-major advisor) if your major/four-year advisor is absent, such medical leave, sabbatical, etc.

All of these people are listed in your SIS.

PS - The names are confusing! But understanding the roles each person plays will help with the names. Your four-year advisor ensures you graduate on time in four years with careful degree planning. Your major advisor assists with your subject area. Your pre-major advisor also does this, but before you actually declare. The designated advisor (much like a designated survivor...) is always there in the background to advocate for you if all else fails.

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