Programs and Courses
HMC is a great place to study mathematics. Our professors are dedicated teachers and active researchers, who often take on students in their research projects. You'll also be among other talented students who will help you sharpen your mathematical abilities.
At Mudd, you'll get broad-based scientific training as well as a liberal-arts education. Many of our mathematics majors excel and participate in extracurriculars, such as music and athletics.
You can get more detailed information about the department in our general introduction. Also, check out our quick (& impressive!) facts page!
Major Requirements
Schedule Planning
When will that math course be offered next? Plan your schedule with our Two-Year Course Rotation.
Courses
You can also have a look at our course catalog! We partner with the other Claremont Colleges and Graduate University to offer a wide selection of courses. There are over 40 mathematicians and statisticians in Claremont. Click below for online text versions of
- Mathematics Courses
- Mudd's core math curriculum (for every Mudder, regardless of major)
- The general HMC course catalog
- Websites for some of our current courses
Also, the Claremont Graduate University prepares an annual list of all courses offered in the Claremont system. Some classes may not be suitable for HMC students due to overlap or other issues (especially non-HMC courses numbered less than 100); consult your advisor.
Research by Students and Faculty
Many of our students get involved in mathematics research with one of our faculty or at a summer REU.
Other Mathematical Activities
- Claremont Mathematics Colloquium
- Fall BBQ for Math Majors
- Putnam Practice and Pizza, Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30pm in BK 126 in the fall semester
- Mathematical Competition in Modeling
Claremont Seminars
- Analysis, topology, combinatorics, statistics, and applied mathematics
Study Abroad
Several of our students spend a semester abroad in their junior or senior year at the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics, or participating in the UniSA exchange program.
If you decide to go to Budapest, check out Aaron Archer's Budapest Restaurant Guide.
Here is a useful Schedule Guide for Math Majors considering studying abroad.
Departmental Awards
The department gives out a number of awards for each class, top scorers in the William Lowell Putnam Competition exam, authors of the best mathematics paper in a given year, most outstanding contributions to a Clinic, and more.
Details about these awards are available in our Departmental Awards and Prizes section.
