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.

Photo of  Math Faculty - Back Row (L-R): A. van Abel, N. Frank, B. Dolansky, J. McCleary, A. Lowrance, Jan Cameron, L. Kennedy-Shaffer. Front Row (L-R): H.Gould, L. Lowrance, M. Hu, B. Morin, M. An, B. Lotto
Back Row (L-R): A. van Abel, N. Frank, B. Dolansky, J. McCleary, A. Lowrance, Jan Cameron, L. Kennedy-Shaffer.
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
Non-AP Calculus course
Possibly Math 220, most likely Math 127; confer
No Calculus experience Math 121

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Please 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