Courses and Requirements

To see the schedule of classes, go to Schedule of Classes (within Ask Banner), select “MATH Mathematics” in the “Department Menu,” and choose the semester you are interested in for a complete listing of courses offered.

Photo of  Math Faculty - Back Row (L-R): A. van Abel, N. Frank, B. Dolansky, J. McCleary, A. Lowrance, Jan Cameron, L. Kennedy-Shaffer. Front Row (L-R): H.Gould, L. Lowrance, M. Hu, B. Morin, M. An, B. Lotto
Back Row (L-R): A. van Abel, N. Frank, B. Dolansky, J. McCleary, A. Lowrance, Jan Cameron, L. Kennedy-Shaffer.
Front Row (L-R): H.Gould, L. Lowrance, M. Hu, B. Morin, M. An, B. Lotto

Placement into Calculus Courses

There are two advanced placement exams for calculus, called AB and BC. The following table summarizes the department’s recommendations for proper placement into introductory courses based on these exams and the student’s prior experience with calculus. Students with an unusual background or any other concerns should confer with the department.

Student’s experience

Recommended calculus placement

4 or 5 on AP Calculus BC

Math 220

3 on AP Calculus BC; 5 on AP Calculus AB

Math 220 and/or 127

4 on AP Calculus AB

Math 127

3 on AP Calculus AB

Math 126/127

1 or 2 on AP Calculus BC or AB

Math 121 or 126/127; confer

AP Calculus course, but no exam   
Non-AP Calculus course

Possibly Math 220, most likely Math 127; confer

No Calculus experience

Math 121

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If you have questions, contact Professor Calta or Professor Lowrance.

Courses and Requirements

Academic requirements and courses are available in the Vassar College Catalogue.

Major

Correlate Sequence in Mathematics

The requirements for the major and the correlate sequence have changed as of the 2023/24 academic year. Students who declared a major or correlate sequence before 2023/24 are subject to the old requirements, which can be viewed in previous catalogues.