Phone: (845) 257-3532
Location: Faculty Office Building Room E-2
Web address: www.newpaltz.edu/math 
The Department of Mathematics offers both undergraduate and masters degree programs. The undergraduate major in Mathematics provides a strong theoretical background for graduate or industrial work in any area of mathematics. Three concentrations are available: Pure Mathematics, Actuarial Science, and Computer Science. Students develop a strong mathematical foundation applicable to many fields, the ability to think analytically and make sound judgments and the ability to organize, analyze and interpret numerical data. The Mathematics majors for students in the Elementary and Secondary Education programs are listed under the School of Education.
The mathematics curriculum is specifically structured to enable students to establish a firm academic base in mathematical principles before proceeding to advanced study. No course (including a transfer course) in which a pass/fail or a grade of less than C- is received may be used to meet a prerequisite or to satisfy a requirement in any major offered by the Department of Mathematics.
All students wishing to declare any Mathematics major must meet certain course and GPA requirements. Students not meeting these requirements may be eligible to declare a premajor in Mathematics. Contact the department for details.
Summary of Math Placement Levels and What They Mean:
| MPL | Meaning | Courses that will raise level (a grade of C- or better will raise MPL to (x)) | Or take this MP Exam |
| 1 | Deficiency in Fundamental Skills | MAT050 Basic Algebra (2) MAT151 College Math (3) MAT152 + MAT093 College Algebra with Supplemental Workshop (4) |
Basic Algebra |
| 2 | Deficiency in College Level Mathematics Skills | MAT151 College Math (3) MAT152 College Algebra (4) |
College Algebra |
| 3 | Ready for some General Education MATH courses, (see specific prerequisites) | MAT152 College Algebra (4) | College Algebra |
| 4 | Prepared for Precalculus or any General Education MATH course, MATH req. met for GE II and IIA but may still need ANSK course. | MAT181 Precalculus (5) MAT245 Basic Calculus (5) |
Precalculus |
| 5 | General Education MATH requirement met for GE III; MATH & ANSK met for GE II& IIA, ready for Calculus I (MAT251). | MAT251 Calculus I (6) | |
| 6 | Successfully completed Calculus I |
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