Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for MATHEMATICS

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement

• By meeting the following criteria, you are guaranteed admission to the BS in Mathematics at the University of Mary Washington:

• Earn a transfer associate degree in mathematics

• Earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 for your associate degree

• Earn grades of "C" or higher in all community college courses

• Please create an account through the www.TransferVirginia.org portal to indicate your intent to use this guarantee for admission to the University of Mary Washington

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://www.umw.edu/admissions/transfer/

• Admission Application: https://www.umw.edu/admissions/transfer/

• Financial Aid: https://www.umw.edu/financialaid/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Apply by April 1 to ensure you receive the maximum aid for which you are eligible at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• UMW requires proficiency in a second language as part of the general education requirements. This can be satisfied in several ways, including completing four years of the same language in high school, transferring credits from a community college, or completing a sequence of language courses through the 201 level at UMW. American Sign Language is accepted as a second language. All of the options for satisfying this requirement can be found in the UMW Catalog: https://catalog.umw.edu/undergraduate/general-education/general-educatio...

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and UMW within your first year. College Connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• The UMW Mathematics major includes three concentrations that equip students with the skills to solve real-world problems in industry or government or pursue further studies in applied mathematics, data science, mathematics or statistics

• Our curriculum emphasizes and nurtures students’ writing, communication, teamwork, and analytical reasoning skills. These skills are learned within and through the various courses as students pursue individual and group projects on cutting-edge situations from business, industry, government and advanced areas in the respective fields

• The Mathematics program at UMW integrates free or open software in many of our courses. Thus, students do not need to purchase additional software

• The Mathematics major features three tracks or concentrations in applied mathematics and statistics, data science, and mathematics. Students can also pursue minors in actuarial science, applied mathematics, applied statistics, and mathematics. Overall, a robust and engaging program is available to serve the career and professional interests of every student

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Transfer Degree Completion: Transfer students with a VCCS transferable associate degree have completed the UMW general education requirements except second language competency, digital intensive, diverse and global perspectives, after Mary Washington, and beyond the classroom general education requirements. Several of these requirements are integrated into the mathematics major. UMW allows students to satisfy these requirements by qualifying transfer coursework

• Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students participating in dual enrollment programs are considered freshman applicants. Dual enrollment courses taken at the high school are treated identically with the same course when taken on a college campus; dual enrollment status does not affect the transferability of the course

• Credit for Prior Learning: UMW accepts credit for AP, IB, CLEP, Cambridge, and other qualifying previous coursework. Equivalencies are provided here: https://academics.umw.edu/registrar/transfer-information/transferring-cr...

• Virginia Community College System courses which receive guaranteed equivalent credit are provided here: https://academics.umw.edu/registrar/transfer-information/resources-and-p...

• Catalog Year: Students must complete general education requirements associated with the academic year that they enroll at UMW. Students complete major requirements associated with the academic year in which they declare their major

Is This College Right For Me?

• Home is precisely what UMW will come to feel like. Our campus is gorgeous, green, and full of opportunity. Join a club sports team. Audition for a musical. Lead the way in Student Government Association. Train with our esports team. Or sit back, relax, and take it all in from the cozy comfort of Ball Circle

• UMW is a small university located in suburban Fredericksburg, VA. We offer small class sizes and courses are taught by faculty committed to student learning and success

• UMW offers high impact experiences beyond the classroom. Faculty are committed to collaborating with students on research projects and outreach experiences

• UMW is located between Washington DC and Richmond, VA in the largest technology corridor in Virginia. UMW students enjoy a multitude of internship opportunities where they can apply their academic knowledge while gaining professional experience. UMW students receive support with resumes and job searches through the department and University resources and can earn academic credit for qualifying internship experiences

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• UMW has a co-enrollment agreement with Germanna Community College, which allows Germanna students to take up to five courses at UMW to transfer back to their Germanna associate degree program. This allows students to receive UMW course experiences at Germanna tuition rates. Students must submit a letter of intent after completing 15 credits at Germanna: https://www.umw.edu/admissions/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/05/German...

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor’s degree

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at UMW

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Students earning a BS in Mathematics are uniquely qualified and highly sought after for careers in in-demand fields and areas in business, industry, and government. Opportunities for further studies are plentiful, including those supported by employers and a mix of assistantships and fellowships from graduate schools

• UMW graduates work as actuaries, data scientists, security analysts, statisticians, mathematicians, professors, scientists, etc

• UMW graduates have excellent success rates for admission to graduate programs for further study at top institutions and in diverse fields

Program Successes & Highlights

• All students have the opportunity to conduct research with faculty members. Several students publish and present their work at national conferences each year. Students are competitively selected to participate in the UMW Summer Science Institute, where they are paid to conduct research alongside faculty members. Additional opportunities for funded research are available

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• With an associate’s degree and a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA, you may qualify for UMW’s Guaranteed Admissions Agreement with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Richard Bland College. Additional details are available here: https://www.umw.edu/admissions/transfer/our-commitment/guaranteed-admiss...

• Each fall, UMW enrolls approximately 300 students from the Virginia Community College System and other schools inside and outside of Virginia

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

• Most students have an internship at some point during their years at UMW. The University and department support students in their job search through resume workshops, individual consultations, and campus job fairs

• UMW has accelerated master’s degree partnerships with Virginia Tech and George Mason University which allow students to count some courses toward both their UMW BS in Mathematics degree and their master’s degree. Additional details of these agreements are available here: https://www.umw.edu/admissions/first-year-admission/accelerated-earlyadm...

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students must earn at least 30 credits at UMW as a degree-seeking student (not including physical education credits)

• Students must earn a GPA of 2.0 in both their major and overall coursework in order to complete their degree