Admissions and Funding

Students committed to pursuing a Masters or Ph.D degree are typically supported through Graduate Assistantships.

Funding:

The current minimum stipend is﹩16,000 for master’s level students and ﹩18,500 for doctoral level students (for the 9-month academic year). In addition to a stipend, the support package includes a tuition waiver and personal health insurance paid by the University. Students are responsible for approximately ﹩2,800 in fees for the academic year.

Admission Requirements:

• To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU, an applicant must have a bachelor's degree in mathematics or a closely related field , and hold a GPA of at least 2.75 (relative to a possible maximum of 4.0) in all undergraduate subjects. It is expected that the applicant's undergraduate background include courses in calculus, linear and abstract algebra, differential equations, and real analysis.

• An applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

• WVU does not require the GRE, and scores are not considered for admission or for funding.

How to Apply:

All applicants to our graduate program must apply online and must submit the following documentation:

• Official bachelor's degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
• Official MS degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution (if you are applying to the PhD program)
• Three letters of recommendation from evaluators who can address your potential for success in our program
• Statement of purpose (intellectual and professional goals and a short essay on why you want to study at WVU)
• English of proficiency requirement score (international students only)

Information Specific to International Applicants

• To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.
• International students must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend classes and work as Graduate Teaching Assistants. Applicants from a number of English speaking countries are exempt from this requirement. WVU accepts many widely used tests; minimum general scores for admission: TOEFL iBT (79), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (105). Students who do not fulfill this requirement can be accepted provisionally and enroll in the WVU Intensive English (IEP) program.

West Virginia University policies relevant to the application process for international graduate students and how to apply are summarized here:

• Graduate
  • Overview
  • Admissions and Funding
  • Degree Programs
  • MS Basic Exam in Mathematics
  • MS Advanced/Ph.D. Entrance Exams in Mathematics
  • Graduate Handbook for Mathematics Students
  • Research and Travel Resources