Penn Math Frequently Asked Questions Penn Math  
Undergrad  
    General Questions
  1. Can I get Advanced Placement (AP) or Transfer Credit for a course I took in High School or at another college -- or learned on my own?
    See: AP and Transfer Credit and Advice for Freshmen.
  2. I am a Freshman. How can I decide which Math course I should take?
    See: Advice for Freshmen
  3. How can I get a Permit to enroll in a closed or evening course?
    See: Permit
  4. Can I receive Retroactive Credit for Math 104 after I take a more advanced Math course?
    See: Retroactive Credit
  5. Can I switch from one calculus course to a more elementary one?
    See: Changing Calculus Courses
  6. Can I Retake a course?
    See: Retake
  7. How can I get information about the Math Major?
    See: Standard Math Major and Biological Math Major
  8. Which calculator do you recommend for math courses?
    None of our courses use calculators -- but they do use the mathematics software Maple.
  9. How can I get information about the Math Minor?
    See: Math Minor. See also: Actuarial Math Minor and SAS Program in Logic, Information, and Computation.
  10. How can I get help with Calculus, help with Maple, help Learning, find a Tutor?
    See: Help.
  11. Where can I find a Description of Math courses?
    See: Description of Math courses
  12. My question is not answered here. Who can I contact?
    Send email to:   ugrad@ math . upenn . edu
  13. Penn Math Search (Google):
    [Does not search personal web pages]
    Schedules
  1. Penn's Three-Year Calendar lists the dates for:   Drop/Add,   Fall/Spring Breaks,   Start/End of the term,   Advanced Registration,   etc.
  2. The College Calendar (similar to the above Three-Year Calendar).
  3. What Math Courses are being given this semester?
  4. Where does my class meet (building, room, and time)?
  5. Tentative Final Examination Schedule:   Fall,     Spring
  6. When will Make-up Final Exams be given?
  7. When will Advanced Placement Exams be given?