Introduction
Living Document (VERSION 4.0- Edits in Progress, Sept, 2026):
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The Mathematics Field at Cornell University offers a rigorous graduate program, leading to the PhD degree, that combines study and research opportunities under the direction of an internationally known faculty. The Mathematics PhD Program is the only graduate program offered by the Mathematics field.
For questions regarding the Math PhD Program, please reach out to the Mathematics Graduate Field Coordinator (gradinfo@math.cornell.edu) .
A. Mathematics PhD Program Overview
B. Satisfactory Academic Progress, Standing, & Assessment
C. Mathematics PhD Program Requirements, Milestones
- Timeline Chart for Milestones & Requirements
- Residence & Registration (including Full-Time Study, Summer Registration)
- GPA
- Core Course Curriculum (Requirements, placing out of, petition to extend deadline, and consequences for missing the core course milestone)
- Teaching Development Training & Course Requirement (MATH 6080, ELRP/ITAP Assessment & Course, Teaching a requirement of Math PhD Program?)
- Responsible Conduct of Research Training
- Open Researcher & Contributor ID (ORCID)
- Selecting Advisor & Formation of Special Committee
- Student Progress Review (SPR)
- Advancing to Doctoral Candidacy (A Exam) (A Exam process & timing)
- Post A Exam Paper
- B Exam, Dissertation Completion