Studying Mathematics and Statistics and Boston University
Our department offers graduate degree programs for PhDs in Mathematics and in Statistics, an MS in Statistical Practice, and MAs in Mathematics and in Statistics. Students have the opportunity to interact with our cutting-edge research community to explore the beauty and power of these fields, and utilize our courses to obtain a solid foundation in key skills such as problem solving, computation, abstract thinking, and data analysis. More information can be found via the links.
Graduate Program Handbook
The authority on BU’s academic policies is the BU Bulletin Policy Section. Similarly, the authority for student-life policies is the Student Lifebook. Some of the most relevant policies for graduate students are linked below for your convenience.
Bulletin
Full polices can be found in the BU Bulletin, and students are responsible for being familiar with them.
Bulletin Requirements:
PhD in Mathematics
PhD in Statistics
MA in Mathematics
MA in Statistics
Registration and Advising
Registration
Class Registration (Fall and Spring)
Discuss your course selection with your advisor, and, with permissions provided by the Graduate Program Administrator, register at MyBU Student. PhD students typically take between two and three courses (8-12 credits) per semester until all course requirements are fulfilled. It is permissible to take fewer than 8 or 12 credits upon conferring with your advisor. For example, the courses that you need may not be offered in each semester, or you may have an off-campus precludes a substantial course load.
Continuing Study
Complete this form, being sure to check the box next to Continuing Study, and send it to the Graduate Program Administrator.
Certified Full-time
Register for those one or two classes you intend to take as instructed above. Complete this form, being sure to check the box next to Certified Full-time, have it signed by your advisor (leaving the Chair/DGS space blank) and send it to the Graduate Program Administrator.
Advising
The authority on degree requirements is the BU Bulletin. The following information is pulled from this publication. The handbook is not intended to be a replacement for the Bulletin, but rather a supplement that clarifies and extends the Bulletin’s information base.