Courses and Requirements
To see the schedule of classes, go to Schedule of Classes (within Ask Banner), select “MATH Mathematics” in the “Department Menu,” and choose the semester you are interested in for a complete listing of courses offered.
Front Row (L-R): H.Gould, L. Lowrance, M. Hu, B. Morin, M. An, B. Lotto
Placement into Calculus Courses
There are two advanced placement exams for calculus, called AB and BC. The following table summarizes the department’s recommendations for proper placement into introductory courses based on these exams and the student’s prior experience with calculus. Students with an unusual background or any other concerns should confer with the department.
Student’s experience | Recommended calculus placement |
|---|---|
4 or 5 on AP Calculus BC | Math 220 |
3 on AP Calculus BC; 5 on AP Calculus AB | Math 220 and/or 127 |
4 on AP Calculus AB | Math 127 |
3 on AP Calculus AB | Math 126/127 |
1 or 2 on AP Calculus BC or AB | Math 121 or 126/127; confer |
AP Calculus course, but no exam | Possibly Math 220, most likely Math 127; confer |
No Calculus experience | Math 121 |
Ready to Declare a Math Major or Correlate?
Please complete the Intention of Major or Correlate Form first.
If you have questions, contact Professor Calta or Professor Lowrance.
Courses and Requirements
Academic requirements and courses are available in the Vassar College Catalogue.
Major
Correlate Sequence in Mathematics
The requirements for the major and the correlate sequence have changed as of the 2023/24 academic year. Students who declared a major or correlate sequence before 2023/24 are subject to the old requirements, which can be viewed in previous catalogues.