Undergraduate Math Council

Counseling
Q: Schedule appointment with Mathematics Department?
Contact ugrad@math.ucla.edu Q: Differences between the counseling in the Mathematics Department?
Advising hours with faculty should be used for questions for specific members of the faculty. General advising hours are for general inquiries like enrollment or majors.

Academics
Q:Class is full during the first pass?
Often, classes open up a few additional spots during the second pass, or some people drop the class in the first few weeks. Attend the class during the first week of classes, and respectfully request a PTE from the professor if they are willing to provide one. Q:Enrollment policies for Math and PIC courses?
Visit UCLA Mathematics. Navigate from the tabs: “Student Services” → “Undergraduate Program” → “Math/PIC Enrollment Updates” Q:Waitlist for a class that is full?
Attend a lecture, and let the instructor and TA know of your situation in hopes that they will keep and grade your work while you are waiting for a spot to open. ALWAYS have a backup plan. The only way to move up the waitlist and into the class is by other people dropping out of the course. Check MyUCLA often to see whether other people have dropped the course Lower division math courses cap at 35 students per discussion section; PIC is 34 students. The math department does not give out PTE numbers. At the end of Week 2, the registrar will wipe out the waitlist. Q:Plan my classes?
Schedule an appointment with the Undergraduate Counselor, Connie Jung. E-mail: connie@math.ucla.edu, Office: MS 6356B Alternatively, visit the counseling office indicated on your DARS. You will be able to discuss with a counselor about your degree courses. Q:Detailed description of major requirements?
Visit UCLA Mathematics. Navigate from the tabs: “Student Services” → “Undergraduate Program” → “Majors, Minors, & Specializations” That webpage will provide the most information about your degree and each major provides a PDF of the required courses to complete your degree. Q:Upper division math course is full during my enrollment appointment?
For upper division math courses only, you can place your name on the unofficial waitlist, which opens on the first day of class. Signing up for the unofficial waitlist does not guarantee that you will be enrolled in the class. The Math Department reviews all unofficial waitlist requests. Students will be given the opportunity to enroll when the class enrollment falls below its maximum based on priority. Unofficial Waitlist: https://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/unofficial-waitlist It is always a good idea to have a back-up plan, as enrollment in any course is not guaranteed and you may have to take the course the next time it is offered. Q:Resources for struggling students?
Student Math Center: MS3974 Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The available tutors and TAs will assist in answering any questions. Most tutors specialize in lower division math courses. Professors, TAs, and LAs host office hours during the week. Consult your class syllabus for more information. Several engineering fraternities, such as Tau Βeta Pi, host review sessions and tutoring hours. Several graduate students offer paid tutoring sessions. Visit https://ww3.math.ucla.edu/. Navigate from the tabs: “People” → “Tutors” → contact them for more information If you are in AAP, navigate from the tabs starting at my.ucla.edu: “Advising and Academic Services” → “Peer Learning” → “Find a Session” Q:When are certain math courses offered during the academic year?
Visit https://ww3.math.ucla.edu/. Navigate from the tabs: “Student Services” → “Undergraduate Program” → “Courses” → Tentative schedules for lower and upper division courses This webpage will provide a tentative schedule for the number of course offerings per quarter throughout the academic year. Course descriptions are also available here. Q:What requirements do my AP Calculus (AB/BC) credits fulfill?

Q:Drop a course?
For non-impacted courses: By Friday of Week 4: -Drop non impacted classes without a transcript notation through MyUCLA Weeks 5-7: -Drop classes without an instructor’s signature through MyUCLA Weeks 8-10: -Three approved drops in academic career -Instructor’s signature and College approval
If you are on financial aid and plan to drop a course, go to the Financial Aid Office to find out the consequences of having fewer than 12 units. Q:Repeat policy?
You can repeat up to 16 units of graded coursework in which you receive a grade of “C-” or below. You may repeat the same course only once. You may receive units for a repeated course only once. You will not receive credit for a course repeated after you have completed a more advanced course in a true sequence with a passing grade. Ex. If you receive any grade for Math 32A, then you won’t be able to take Math 31A since Math 31A is a prerequisite for Math 32A. Q:Other institutions’ grades factored into my UCLA GPA?
Only grades from other UC campuses count toward your UCLA GPA.

Major(s)
Q:Questions about my major?
Email ugrad@math.ucla.edu with your specific question. Q:Declare or change my major/minor?
Fill out the Undergraduate Program Change Petition Once complete, email the petition to ugrad@math.ucla.edu Title your petition document and email with [LastName], [FirstName] [UID] Program Change. It typically takes 2-3 weeks to process your petition. Include in the email body your current program and proposed program. Example: I am a pre-applied math major and would like to declare the applied math major. Get this petition approved before your first enrollment pass! Note any requirements or courses you need to take before submitting your petition. Q:Majors and minors to declare?
Majors: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Actuarial Mathematics, Mathematics/ Applied Science, Mathematics of Computation, Mathematics for Teaching, Data Theory, Mathematics/ Economics Minors: Mathematics, Mathematics for Teaching, Specialization in Computing You cannot apply to two Mathematics majors or a Mathematics major and a Mathematics minor, except for Specialization in Computing which can be done alongside any Mathematics major other than Mathematics of Computation or Data Theory. Q:Which upper division courses require other upper division courses?
Within the course description for upper division is a compilation of necessary lower division and/or upper division courses required as a prerequisite. Navigate to: https://registrar.ucla.edu/registration-classes → “Schedule of Classes” and look up the specific class you are looking for if it is offered that quarter. Otherwise, search under a different quarter. Click the caution symbol to see any pre- and/or corequisites for the course. Q:"Prep for the Major" or "Major" course for a pass/no pass grade?
No. Courses required for the major, minor, or Specialization in Computing must be taken for a letter grade. Q:Take courses for my major at another school?
Yes. First verify course equivalencies with a math counselor. After completing the course, have an official transcript sent to UCLA Undergraduate Admission and fill out a Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form. Transferring Credits | UCLA Undergraduate Admission

PIC (Program in Computing)
Q:Add the Specialization in Computing?
Specialization in Computing Requirements The specialization is a notation on the diploma, not a major. It is a supplement to the following majors: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Actuarial Mathematics, Mathematics/Applied Science, Mathematics for Teaching, and Mathematics/Economics. All math majors are required to take PIC10A as a prerequisite. Submit a Petition to declare the Specialization in Computing. Note: if your major is Math of Computation or Data Theory, you cannot add the specialization. Q:PIC Lab Hours and Services?
Location: Math Sciences (MS) 2000 Lab Hours: -Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM -Saturday: CLOSED -Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM Services: free printing, lab assistants for hardware/software problems and general programming questions, required software (testing code in correct IDE like Visual Studio) Further questions about the PIC Lab?: Frequently Asked Questions – UCLA Program in Computing Q:Course descriptions for PIC classes?
Visit UCLA Mathematics. Navigate from the tabs: “Student Services” → “Undergraduate Program” → “Undergraduate Courses” → scroll down to PIC courses

Interdepartmental Majors
Q:Data Theory?
The Data Theory major is a designated capstone major. Students work in small teams to solve a large, open-ended data science problem for community- or campus-based clients. Emphasis is placed on the development and theoretical support of a statistical model or algorithmic approach. Learn more about the major: Data Theory at UCLA Statistics Department Transfer applicant requirements for Data Theory Degree Requirements Q:Mathematics/Economics?
The Mathematics/Economics B.S. program rigorously trains students in the mathematical and statistical techniques required to take on the most scientific economics classes, and prepare them for a career in research. It is ideal for students who wish to obtain a graduate degree in economics, or work in financial engineering, data analytics, or actuarial studies. Degree Requirements

Additional Resources
UMC Professional Development Resources
Information about Majors, Minors, Diversity Programs/Initiatives, Alumni Engagement, Organizations, and Internships/Careers. Curated by the Undergraduate Math Council UCLA Math Majors Facebook Group
UCLA Math Majors Student Support
CPO Computer Lab: Offers limited free printing (70 pages per quarter) to undergraduate students. Location & Hours: First floor of the Student Activities Center ; Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm and Friday 8am-6pm. Peer Learning and Peer Learning Facilitators (PLFs) Professional Fraternity/Honors Society Tutoring
Αlpha Chi Sigma: Professional fraternity offering free chemistry, life science, physics, and math tutoring to UCLA undergraduate students. Tau Beta Pi: Engineering honors society offering tutoring in various math, physics, computer science, and engineering courses. Upsilon Pi Epsilon: Computer Science honors society offering computer science, math, physics, linguistics, and physics tutoring to UCLA undergraduate students. Academic Programs
General
Learning Assistant Program: 10-week course to assist/tutor students in a previously taken course. Receive course credit, be an LA for up to four quarters College Honors Program: Academic program designed to encourage high academic achievement and individual excellence. Grants student access to honors counselors and more academic flexibility. Department Specific
Math Honors Program: Major-specific academic program designed for mathematics students to encourage high academic achievement and individual excellence. Requires submission of an original project involving mathematical theory. Math Departmental Scholars Program: Allows students to complete Bachelor’s (BS) and Master’s (MA) degrees simultaneously in a 4-year period. Directed Reading Program: Pairs undergraduate students with graduate students for quarter-long independent study projects in mathematics.