New Math Majors
Welcome to the Math Wolfpack Family!
Congratulations on deciding to become a Math Major at NC State! We look forward to meeting you and assisting in joining your new family, the Math WolfPack!
Enrollment for new freshmen will begin on Thursday, June 1, 2023. The sooner you register for classes the more options you have, especially for the more exciting courses. Registration for classes is done through the Self-Registration Program.
All new math students will need to contact the First Year Advisor, Elizabeth (Betsy) Alexieff at ewalexie@ncsu.edu to request a phone or Zoom appointment to discuss courses and registration concerns.
Note: We would appreciate very much if all the NC State related email communications are sent using the NC State email address as we can better locate the student information in our system.
Contacts for Freshmen Registration:
 | Primary Contact: Elizabeth (Betsy) Alexieff First Year Advisor, College of Sciences ewalexie@ncsu.edu | 919.513. 2848 217 Bureau of Mines |
| Secondary Contact: Dr. Alina Duca Director of Undergraduate Programs in Mathematics anduca@ncsu.edu | 919.515.1875 2108 SAS Hall |  |
A few things to check before registering for classes:
- What is my Unity ID?
- How do I set up my NC State email account?
- Information about placement tests
- Learn to log on to MyPack Portal
- Self Registration Program
- Become familiar with your Degree Audit (youtube video) and with MyPack Planner
- Become familiar with the Enrollment Wizard; set up your Shopping Cart in the Enrollment Wizard to contain the course credits in which you hope to register – see youtube video
- Login to MyPack Portal on Thursday June 1st and attempt to enroll in the Shopping Cart courses
- Set up a phone or Zoom appointment to review your schedule with the Mrs. Betsy Alexieff (First Year Advisor, ewalexie@ncsu.edu)
- Participate in the New Student Orientation
Guidance for creating your Fall Schedule
Students should make certain that their schedule consists of at least 12 credits hours (required to be a full-time student). The typical course load for freshmen in their first semester is 15-17 credit hours (cr). Students should start building their schedule with the following courses:
- COS 100 (2cr) – required orientation course for College of Sciences (COS)
- MA 141 or 241 or 242 (4cr) → based on MA placement score or AP credit
- For MA 141 enrollment (Calculus 1) take the placement test
Recommended section: MA 141.050 with reserved seats for Math majors (other recommended sections are: 004 and 006)
- For MA 241 enrollment (Calculus 2) you must have credit for MA141 either via AP Calculus AB, BC or from previously having completed MA 141 (or equivalent).
Recommended section: MA 241.050 (or section 002)
- For MA 242 enrollment (Calculus 3) you must have credit for MA 241 either from AP Calculus BC or from previously having completed MA 242 (or equivalent).
Recommended section: MA 242.050 with reserved for Math majors (or one of sections 002, 003, 008)
If you think you satisfy the prerequisite to enroll in MA241 or MA242 but your transfer credits (AP or from other institution) are not yet active in Pack Portal please submit a request for enrollment using this form: Math Enrollment Override Request for new students in MA, AMA
- ENG 101 (4cr) → English placement information can be found here.)
Your remaining credit hours (in order to be enrolled in 15-17cr) can be chosen to satisfy one of the General Education Requirements (perform a Degree Audit). Students typically enroll in either 1cr of HESF (health class) or 3cr of a GEP course. Example: SOC 203
University Honors or Scholars Program – If you accepted an invitation to the University Honors Program, an Honors Seminar should have been added to your schedule. If you accepted an invitation to the University Scholars Program, USP 110 “Scholars Forum” should have been added to your schedule.
Foreign Language Requirement – The University requires that all students demonstrate proficiency at the FL* 102 level in a modern or classical foreign language to graduate from NC State. Most students meet the foreign language proficiency requirement by earning a C- or better in each of two units of high school study of the same foreign language (American Sign Language may also be used to meet the proficiency). International students whose native fluency is in a language other than English usually meet the proficiency based on their native language.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY – Non-native speakers of English may choose to take a foreign language section of ENG 100 and ENG 101 (FLE 100 and FLE 101). Contact Dr. Jillian Haeseler in the Department of Foreign Languages or visit the NC State ESL website for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours should I take in the fall?
Students should make certain that their schedule consists of at least 12 credits hours (required to be a full-time student). The First Year Advisor will help to determine an appropriate course load.
Why are there already some courses on my schedule if I am required to Self-Register?
Registration and Records may have put some courses on schedules via the “Batch Registration” process.
All freshmen math majors should register for COS 100, ENG 101, and one of the Calculus courses ( MA141, MA241, or MA242) depending on your current math placement.
- For MA 141 enrollment (Calculus 1) take the placement test
- Recommended section: MA 141.050 with reserved seats for Math majors (other recommended sections are: 004 and 006)
- For MA 241 enrollment (Calculus 2) you must have credit for MA141 either via AP Calculus AB, BC or from previously having completed MA 141 (or equivalent). Recommended section: MA 241.050 (or section 002)
- For MA 242 enrollment (Calculus 3) you must have credit for MA 241 either from AP Calculus BC or from previously having completed MA 242 (or equivalent). Recommended section: MA 241.050 with reserved for Math majors (or one of sections 002, 003, 008)
If you think you satisfy the prerequisite to enroll in MA241 or MA242 but your transfer credits (AP or from other institution) are not yet active in Pack Portal please submit a request for enrollment using this form: Math Enrollment Override Request for new students in MA, AMA
Can I drop courses that may appear on my schedule?
Yes, students have flexibility to drop these courses if not needed. However, they should first consult with the First Year Advisor. Note: All First Year students in the College of Sciences are expected to participate in the COS 100 course.
Resources:
Understanding Prerequisites and Holds
General Education Program Requirements
Health and Exercise Studies Courses
The Academic Calendar & Fall 2023 Exam Calendar
Semester by Semester Plan for Applied Math
Semester by Semester Plan for Math
Perform a Degree Audit & Using the Pack Planner