• Find more information about the application process on the How to Apply page on the NSM website. Apply on CollegeNET.
• Fall Semester admissions only. No application fee for U.S. Citizens.
• International Applicants (Non-Resident) Deadline: April 1st by 5:00 P.M. (central time.
• U.S. Citizens (Resident) Deadline: June 1st by 5:00 P.M. (central time)

Note: Please be aware that the Department of Mathematics does not generally offer application fee waivers for graduate programs in mathematics.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree. A major in mathematics is not required. The Admissions Committee evaluates each applicant’s credentials, considering a broad range of criteria, including:

• Prerequisites: Calculus II and Linear Algebra (or equivalent courses, up to the discretion of the Admissions Committee)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 hours
• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is waived for all master’s programs within the Department of Mathematics.
• Content of prior degree programs and competency in mathematics, including prerequisites
• Letters of recommendation from three individuals (at least one faculty member)
• English proficiency test scores, when applicable. Read UH’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for more information at this link.
• Resume and Personal Statement
  Background in Probability and Statistics is not essential, but is a plus.
• Proficiency in at least one of the main programing languages used in data analysis (R, SAS, Matlab, Python, etc.) is not required, but is helpful.

Please be sure to check the UH Tuition & Fees link for a full picture of what you’ll pay. In addition to the amount you calculate from the tuition calculator, you will need to add the MSDS course fee of $200 per credit hour.

Fast Track applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but the timing of an admission decision depends on when the application is submitted and whether all prerequisite coursework has been completed or is clearly documented.

Applicants who apply very early in the admission cycle may not receive an immediate decision if...

• Required prerequisite courses are still in progress, or
• The admissions committee needs additional time to review the application

In these cases, applications will be reviewed closer to the standard review period to ensure a fair and complete evaluation.

Submitting a Fast Track application does not guarantee an immediate decision, but it does streamline the review process once your application is eligible for full evaluation.

Learn more about eligibility and benefits on the Fast Track Admission page, at this link.