The PhD program is intended for students with a solid background in undergraduate mathematics and a strong interest in research. Most of our students intend to pursue academic careers, but some of them find other kinds of positions, for example in industry or finance.<br><br>Students are supported by fellowship in the first year, and ordinarily begin working as teaching assistants in the second year.<br><br>We aim to provide a supportive environment for teaching, learning, and creating mathematics. The relatively small size (about 40 graduate students and 25 faculty and postdocs) allows for close contact with faculty and a sense of community. The program is flexible enough to accommodate a range of levels of preparation. More than 85% of students admitted receive their PhD. <br><br>The department has weekly seminars in many areas, currently Algebra, Geometry/Topology, Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, and Algebraic Geometry, as well a weekly Colloquium and a Graduate Student Seminar organized by students for students.