About Us - Mathematics Department - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo * Skip to Content * ? * Current Students * Prospective Students * Parents * Business Community * Faculty & Staff * Alumni my CalPoly login * Quick Links * Catalog Info * Course Outlines * Courses by Qtr * Events * Dept. Directory * Office Hours * Recruitment * Tutoring * Courses by Semester * Contact * Maps * * Mathematics Department Bailey College of Science & Mathematics * Home * About Us * Degree Programs * Prospective Students * Current Students * Giving * For Faculty & Staff * Directory Home : About Us About Us * Mission and Student Learning Outcomes * Directory * Faculty Office Hours (pdf) * Faculty Research Interests * Colloquium & Seminar Schedules * Recruitment * Current Newsletter * Newsletter Archives * Contact Us Website Update * Submit Update Request About Us The Department of Mathematics' Bachelor of Science degree program will provide you with a rich and rigorous education in mathematics while preparing you for a wide range of career opportunities. Recent graduates have been accepted into doctoral programs at top-notch research universities while others have taken lucrative positions in industry or pursued careers in secondary teaching. Majors have the opportunity to pursue their own mathematical interests through senior projects. Math has a vibrant and engaging faculty with diverse areas of expertise, and students can choose from a wide variety of interesting topics. Recent projects include coding theory, oceanography, topology, and pedagogical issues in high school mathematics. For those interested in more advanced mathematical training, a Master of Science degree program is available, which can be earned in two years after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree or through the blended 4+1 program that leads to both a Bachelor and a Master of Science degree in five years. Students admitted to the Master’s program may apply for employment as a teaching associate. Graduates of the Master of Science degree program are fully qualified to teach at the community college level. In addition to a wide range of challenging courses and first-rate instruction, you will also find many stimulating opportunities outside of the classroom. The Math Club regularly organizes social events, including sporting activities, barbecues, and travel. For the ultimate challenge, you may want to compete in the annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition or try out for the modeling team that competes in the International Mathematics Modeling Competition; our teams, coached by faculty, always place among the best in the nation. And, as an upper classman, you may consider applying to work with a faculty advisor on a summer research project and get paid for it! The Bailey College of Science and Mathematics has an excellent Advising Center , open to all students in the college. Students can find information on curriculum issues, general education requirements, changing a major, and much more. Please explore our website for further details about our programs or contact us at 805-756-2206 or [email protected] if you have any questions. Related Content Support Learn by Doing Support Learn by Doing CONNECT WITH CAL POLY   * CP Home * Directory * Campus Maps & Directions * University Store * Calendar * Employment * Campus Policies * Contact Us * Privacy Notice * Web Accessibility Statement * Title IX © 2026 California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California 93407 Phone: 805-756-1111