What To Do Each Year

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

Plan Your classes
Make sure you are registered for the correct classes and get help planning out the classes you will take next semester!
1. Meet with Academic Advisor
2. Learn about EMC2: https://emc2.byu.edu/ (Envelope of mathematics courses)
3. Take Math 191 to learn about careers in mathematics
4. Take CS 110/111
5. Explore the possible math courses
6. Become familiar with the BS in Mathematics MAP Sheet
Get involved
1. Join a Club: Many companies want students to be well rounded, especially with social skills. Join a campus club or math department club to get involved!
2. Join Discord: APEX (follow link and scan QR code) or ACME (email acmeasst@mathematics.byu.edu for access)
Get a math or field related job on campus
- Work as a Grader in the Math Department
- Work as a TA in the Math Lab
- Check with other departments on job listings
- Campus Jobs
  Then update us on your status!
Create Resume
Start your resume now so you can easily add to it as you gain experiences and skills. Check out the sample resumes and starting templates in the link!
Prepare for Research and/or Internships
Whether you are planning on entering industry or attending graduate school, research and internships are invaluable!
- Learn more about preparing for Internships Here.
- Make sure to meet with Allie to discuss internship and REU (undergraduate research) opportunities. Schedule Here.
ACME Specific: Choose concentration and start taking concentration related classes

Apply for BYU and Math Department Scholarships

BYU and the Math Department provide scholarship opportunities. The deadline is in March each year. Check out which scholarships are right for you and apply as soon as they open!

Available Math Internships

Check out this google sheets of gathered internships and information for opportunities based in the US, Utah, Remote, World-wide, and REUs. For even more internship openings, check out the Monday Math Memo each week!

Job/Internship Status Update Form

Congratulations! You just received an offer for an internship or full-time position. Now what? Whether you accept the offer or not, please consider reporting it to help the Mathematics Department place future Mathematics students and graduates.

Make and Discuss Plans
1. Meet with an Academic Advisor
2. Meet with Allie to discuss internship and research opportunities.
3. Enroll in EMC2 (if applicable)
4. Explore the possible math courses
5. Become familiar with the BS in Mathematics MAP Sheet
Explore Career options
1. (If applicable) Take Math 191 - Careers in Math (0.5 Credits)
2. Attend Career Fairs
3. Practice mock interviews for internships
Prepare for Summer Experience
There are lots of ways you can spend your summer. Gaining experience takes on many different forms. See below for ideas.
1. Explore On-Campus Internships https://marriott.byu.edu/oci/students/overview/
2. Explore Social Impact Projects https://ballardcenter.byu.edu/social-impact-projects
3. Explore Research Opportunities
4. Prepare for an internship. Learn more Here.
Explore Research Opporunitties
1. In March: Attend SRC for Research Ideas
2. Join a Research Project in the BYU Mathematics Department or other relevant department
From year 1, continue to:
1. Update Resume
2. Be involved with a campus or math department club
3. Try to get a math or field related job on campus (Grader, TA, etc.)
ACME Specific:
1. Choose concentration
2. Optional preparation for Junior Core: Take CS 235

Make and Discuss Plans
1. Meet with an Academic Advisor
2. Meet with Allie to discuss internship and research opportunities.
3. Plan out the last few semester of math courses
Explore Career options
1. Attend Career Fairs
2. Take Math 392 - Math Career Skills (var 1-2 credits)
3. Practice mock interviews for internships
Prepare for Summer Experience
1. Prepare for an internship. Learn more Here.
2. Explore On-Campus Internships
3. Explore Social Impact Projects
4. Explore Research Opportunities
Explore Research Opportunities
1. In March: Attend SRC for Research Ideas
2. Join a Research Project in the BYU Mathematics Department or other relevant department
From year 1 & 2, continue to:
1. Update Resume
2. Be involved with a campus or math department club
3. Try to get a math or field related job on campus (Grader, TA, etc.)
Graduate School Specific:
1. Visit local graduate schools and explore options
2. Take GRE & Math Subject Test
ACME Specific: If you haven't, Finalize concentration

Meet with Advisors
1. *REQUIRED for Graduation*Exit Interview with Undergraduate Coordinator (Semester you apply for graduation, you will receive an email)
2. Exit Interview with Career Advisor
3. Meet with an Academic Advisor
Explore Career options
1. Attend Career Fairs
2. (If you haven't) Take Math 392 - Math Career Skills (var 1-2 credits)
3. Practice mock interviews for internships
4. Attend company Information Sessions
Apply:
- Apply for Jobs
  - Gather willing individuals for Letters of Recommendation
  - Apply for Jobs
  - Interview
  - Negotiate
- Apply for Graduate Schools
  - Gather willing individuals for Letters of Recommendation
  - Apply
  - If BYU Mathematics is the top of your list, make sure to schedule an appointment with Melissa Davis, our graduate secretary.
ACME Specific: If you haven't, Finalize Concentration