Honors

The Honors Program in Mathematics is designed for the superior student and is intended to help the student develop a more comprehensive view of the nature of mathematics. The program provides a vehicle for the recognition of the achievements of work beyond the usual course of study and earns the student the distinction “Mathematics Scholar Cum Laude” at graduation. Higher degree distinctions are recommended only in truly exceptional cases and are based upon the whole of the candidate’s program of honors studies.

Graduation with Honors

The candidate must satisfy the requirements set forth by the Honors Council.

The candidate must also obtain at least a 3.50 grade-point average in mathematics courses numbered MATH 2554, MATH 2564, MATH 2574, MATH 3083, MATH 3113, MATH 3404, and MATH 4513, as well as in the additional mathematics courses necessary to complete the requirements for the chosen option.

In addition, a grade of “D” or “F” in any other course offered by the department disqualifies a student for honors. Candidates must take one year of honors mathematics in their senior year. This course will require an acceptable paper and will carry two hours of credit per semester. The quality of this paper, along with the execution of the rest of the student’s honors program including the overall academic performance, will be used in determining the distinction between Honors and High Honors.

How can we help you

General Information and Inquiries

If you are unsure of who to contact, you may visit our office on campus or send us an email at math@uark.edu and we'll try to get back with you as soon as we are able. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, closed weekends and University holidays.

Overrides, Enrollment, Classes, etc.

For questions related to enrollment and class information, contact our Student Support at mathover@uark.edu. We require the student's name and University ID number to properly assist in any functions related to UAConnect. Official correspondence should also be conducted via the student's University email, if possible.

Prospective and current Undergraduate students may contact our Undergraduate Coordinator, Prof. Paolo Mantero at pmantero@uark.edu, about our major and minor degree plans in Mathematics and Statistics.

Prospective and current Graduate students may contact our Graduate Coordinator, Prof. Andrew Raich at araich@uark.edu, about our masters and Ph.D. programs in Mathematics and Statistics. Feel free to take a look at our Graduate Student Handbook for more details about our Graduate Program and Assistantships.

Undergraduate and Graduate students interested in degree plans with a concentration in Statistics may reach out to our Director of Statistics, Prof. Giovanni Petris at gpetris@uark.edu. Prospective Graduate students may also be interested in the Statistics and Analytics master's degree plan offered by our University's Graduate School.

Math Placement Exam Help

We ask students to see if their question is already answered on our Math Placement Exam webpage.

For issues related to ProctorU - use ProctorU's Support page for direct support.

All other questions may be directed to mathplac@uark.edu and must include the student's name, University ID number, and a detailed description of the issue.

Online Homework and Blackboard Support

We ask students to see if their question is already answered on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

If additional help is needed, students are encouraged to rely on their instructor as a primary contact for issues in their class. If technical issues persist, contact IT Support, with the student's name, University ID number, the affected MATH or STAT class and section, and a brief description of the issue with any related screenshots; many issues are related to the browser and operating system the student uses, so including that information will be helpful as well.

Technical Support related to BlackBoard is provided by the University's IT Services.

Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Mathematical Sciences
850 West Dickson Street, Room 309
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
479-575-3351
math@uark.edu