Department of Mathematics

Play Video

Mathematics at Millersville University

Check out what mathematics looks like at Millersville University!

Current Events

  • Summer 3 Session - July 8 - August 9

  • If incoming students have not completed the Math Placement Test by July 26th, they will be removed from the placeholder math course on their schedule.
  • Final In-person Summer Math Placement Testing - August 22 at 1 PM in Caputo Hall rooms 210, 211 and Roddy Hall room 261. Please register for in-person testing at this link. Testing through ALEKS is always available online. 

Tutoring and Placement Testing Information

  • Math Placement Testing - If you missed taking a math placement test during your orientation session or need to retake a placement test, please review the information on the Mathematics Placement page.
    • BST tests must be retaken in person.
    • MPT tests need to be retaken online on ALEKS.
    • In-person testing for any student whether incoming first year students, transfer students or current students will be on August 22nd at 1 PM - Caputo Hall rooms 210 and 211 and Roddy Hall room 261.
    • If incoming students have not completed the Math Placement Test by July 26th, they will be removed from the placeholder math course on their schedule.

  • Math Assistance Center (MAC) in Wickersham Hall room 100 will be open fror Summer 3 July 8 - August 8. Days and times will be Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 - 3 PM and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 - 2 PM. Tutoring will also be available on Zoom. For more information regarding hours please see the Tutoring page. 

About Us

The Department of Mathematics provides programs of the highest quality leading to bachelor's degrees in mathematics and secondary mathematics education and master’s degrees in secondary mathematics education. The department has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and offers a wide range of courses in pure and applied mathematics, statistics and mathematics education.

We focus on preparing our students for careers or graduate study in mathematical fields, including secondary mathematics teaching, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and actuarial science. We also serve the broader university community by providing a full range of introductory through advanced mathematics courses supporting students at all levels and with all majors.

With generous endowments and support from alumni and friends, the Mathematics Department offers several significant scholarships each year to incoming freshmen. Any student who applies to MU as a mathematics major will be automatically considered for one of our scholarships, based on academic merit. Students are welcome to submit additional supporting materials such as a personal statement and a list of extracurricular activities. For more details, see Departmental Scholarships.

What to do if the class you want is full

  • Please note that if you're trying to register for a math course but the section you want is closed,  the individual instructors are not permitted to give overrides for math courses.
  • Please register for the waitlist for a course to make your request known.
  • You must keep an eye on your email for notification from the registrar's office if a space opens up as you only have 24 hours from the time the email is SENT to register for the course or the seat will be offered to someone else.