What Student Support Services Are Available Through FAU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics?

FAU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics supports students through four main channels: academic help (Math Learning Center, Math Computer Labs, office hours), placement and preparation (Placement Test, Math Boot Camp), student organizations (AMS, SIAM, AWM, Crypto Café, The Math Club), and program options that include graduate and undergraduate degrees plus certificates. Most of these are listed directly on the department's homepage menu, so you can reach them from the site's navigation rather than searching for them individually.

Academic Support: Where to Get Help With Coursework

The department's menu lists several services aimed at day-to-day coursework:

• Math Learning Center — a dedicated tutoring/help space for math courses.
• Math Computer Labs — computing facilities associated with the department.
• Office Hours — instructor and staff availability, published through the department site.
• Departmental Course Schedule and Final Exam Info — planning tools so you know when classes meet and when exams fall.

A practical way to use these together: check the course schedule and final exam page at the start of the term to map your deadlines, then use the Math Learning Center and office hours as your regular support loop when problem sets get difficult.

Placement and Preparation: Getting Into the Right Course

Two services help you start at the correct level:

1. Placement Test — determines which math course matches your current preparation.
2. Math Boot Camp — a preparatory option listed under Academics.

If you are an incoming or returning student unsure which course to register for, the placement test is the entry point; boot camp is the refresher path. Confirm current dates and formats through the department site, since the homepage does not publish a schedule for either.

Student Organizations and How to Join

The department lists an active set of student groups:

The homepage includes a direct invitation — "Do you love mathematics? Join FAU's Math Club!" — and each group has its own page under Student Activities. To participate, start from the Student Activities section and follow the group's listed contact or sign-up route. The department also maintains a Service Hours Sign-up, which is relevant if you need to log service hours.

Programs, Certificates, and Research Exposure

Beyond support services, the department offers:

• Graduate and Undergraduate programs
• Certificates
• Research areas, centers, and grants

One notable program detail from the site: the Master of Science in Teaching degree is now a fully online program. If you are considering a teaching-focused graduate path, that removes the need to be on campus.

Students also get research exposure through events such as the OAL-RAG mathematics conference, the FAU Undergraduate Research Symposium, and Florida Women in Math Day. The homepage highlights undergraduates presenting at the 16th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which shows that participation is open to students, not just faculty.

Events and Deadlines Worth Tracking

The department runs a Math Days event and a calendar of news and events. For undergraduates in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, one concrete opportunity is the Dr. Eric Shaw Excellence in Science Undergraduate Research Poster Competition:

• Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Location: SE-43 Science building, first floor
• Eligibility: degree-seeking Schmidt College of Science undergraduates, and FAU High School students conducting research under the mentorship of Schmidt College of Science faculty
• Application deadline: October 7, 2026

If you are eligible, the deadline is the constraint to plan around — you need a faculty-mentored research project before you can compete.

How to Navigate the Department Site

The homepage uses a standard menu structure: Academics, Research, News & Events, People, Student Activities, Student Opportunities. For support services specifically, the fastest route is:

1. Academics → Placement Test, Math Boot Camp, Certificates, Math Computer Labs, Math Learning Center, Course Schedule, Final Exam Info, Office Hours.
2. Student Activities → AMS, SIAM, AWM, Crypto Café, The Math Club.
3. Student Opportunities → Service Hours Sign-up and related listings.

The site also provides a People Directory, Faculty Advisors list, and Visiting & Contact Info page if you need to reach a specific person. Faculty advisors are the right contact for questions about which courses or programs fit your situation.