Mathematics

Explore Your Major

• Review major and college requirements, and map out a 4-year plan on CalCentral.
• Talk with Mathematics peer advisors to learn about undergraduate life in the department.
• Learn how to plan your major, select courses, use LaTex, and more at MUSA workshops.
  

Connect and Build Community

• Get mentoring with Berkeley Connect, MPS Scholars, and L&S Mentors Program.
• Find study groups, tutoring, and academic support at the Student Learning Center.
• Enroll in MPS 1: Navigating the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
• Find community with Math student groups.
  

Discover Your Passions

• Discover new interests in a Freshman Seminar (MATH 24), L&S 1, or a DeCal course.
• Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships.
  

Engage Locally and Globally

• Attend the Calapalooza student activities fair and get involved with a student organization.
• Find service opportunities through the Public Service Center
• Explore study, internship, and research abroad options with Berkeley Study Abroad.

Reflect and Plan Your Future

• Use the Yearly Planner to guide your career path.
• Join Handshake to find Berkeley-specific internship opportunities and career development workshops.

• Explore career fields through the Career Connections Series or a winter externship.
• Sign up for CareerMail.
  

Explore Your Major

• Meet with your major and college advisor to discuss your academic plans.
• Complete the prerequisites and declare Mathematics as your major.
• Consider taking Honors sections of courses.
• Consider a minor or a summer minor.
• Review major guidelines for study abroad.
  

Connect and Build Community

• Attend a lecture or workshop hosted by the Math department.
• Connect with instructors during office hours.
• Work with a graduate student mentor in theDirected Reading Program.
• Consider MATH 74, a course which teaches skills for transitioning to upper division math.

Discover Your Passions

• Enroll in a Sophomore Seminar, Big Ideas or Discovery Course
• Assist faculty and graduate students in their research through URAP
• Explore a career in education with CalTeach
• Check out math-related classes such as PHIL 12A: Intro to Logic.

Engage Locally and Globally

• Deepen your knowledge of mathematics by attending workshops and conferences.
• Experience life at another UC or college on a visitor and exchange program.
• Contribute to a community organization with an American Cultures Engaged Scholarship course.
  

Reflect and Plan Your Future

• Discuss career options and goals with a Career Educator.
• Learn about graduate and professional school. See Step-by-Step for planning help.
• Plan internships and attend internship fairs. MATH 197 Field Study can be taken for study (internships) in off-campus organizations.

Explore Your Major

• Focus on upper division requirements and electives.
• Review your degree progress with your major and college advisors.
• Learn more about the Honors Program with help from the Program Major Advisors.
  

Connect and Build Community

• Connect with faculty to discuss research opportunities.
• Join a career-oriented group like Data Scholars or a research-oriented group like the Berkeley Scientific Journal.
• Hear guest speakers talk about interesting math topics at Math Mondays.
  

Discover Your Passions

• Apply to a Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Program or the MSRI Undergraduate Program.
• Compete in the Putnam Competition. Take MATH 191 to elevate your success. 
• Planning a senior thesis or project? Apply to the Haas Scholars Program or SURF.
  

Engage Locally and Globally

• Study Mathematics abroad through Berkeley Study Abroad or Budapest Semesters in Mathematics.

• Engage in STEM education and mentorship with Bridging Berkeley, Expand Your Horizons, or SENDforC.

• Study and intern in Washington D.C. with UCDC or Cal in the Capital.
  

Reflect and Plan Your Future

• Discuss graduate school options with advisors and professors.
• Prepare to take exams required for graduateschool.
• Update your resume and LinkedIn profile.
• Attend career and graduate school fairs such as the STEM Career & Internship Fair.

Explore Your Major

• Do a degree check to ensure you are on track to graduate. Finish remaining major, college, and campus requirements. 
• Complement your major with a certificate or course thread
• Register for the department and campus-wide commencement ceremonies.

Connect and Build Community

• Become a Mathematics Peer Advisor
• Help other students with Mathematics at the Student Learning Center or independently
• Connect with alumni groups and build your network as you prepare to graduate.
• Become a Golden Bear Orientation Leader and welcome new students to Berkeley.

Discover Your Passions

• Teach your own DeCal course
• Write an honors thesis or execute an independent study under faculty supervision.
• Keep pursuing your interests through a fellowship or gap year after graduation.
• Apply for a leadership position in your student organization.

Engage Locally and Globally

• Hone your leadership skills with the Peter E. Haas Public Service Leaders program
• Explore service opportunities after graduation, such as Peace Corps, Teach for America, or U.S. Department of State
• Go on a service-learning trip with the Alternative Breaks Program.

Reflect and Plan Your Future

• Ask professors and graduate student instructors for recommendation letters.
• Conduct informational interviews
• Attend  Employer Info Sessions and On-Campus Recruiting
• Apply to jobs, graduate school, and other opportunities.