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At UWM students can study mathematics, actuarial science, applied math and computer science and data science.

Mathematicians work in a number of different fields such as astronomy and space exploration, climate study, medicine and biology, national security, robotics, animation, insurance, computer science, risk management, systems analysis, market research, finance, database management, and statistics. Teaching math at high school or col¬legiate levels is also a common career track.

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Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at UWM)

Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at let-sci@uwm.edu or 414-229-7711.

Current Undergraduate Students

General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at ls-advising@uwm.edu or 414-229-4654.

Specific questions about Mathematical Sciences, such as research opportunities, study abroad, internship opportunities, requirements, etc., should be directed to David Spade.

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Select the declaration that’s right for you, and you will find more instructions on how to declare and what to expect.

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