Mathematics Department

Putnam Exam

Putnam Competition

The William Lowell Putnam Mathematics Exam is offered December 5th, 2026 and taken by undergraduates across the United States and Canada. Problems on the exam are generally very challenging, but not specialized. In other words, they are accessible to students who may not have taken advanced courses.

Weekly Meetings

First Meeting: Thursday, September 17th in Bailey Hall 104 at 3:30pm

The meetings are informal and fun. While one goal is to help prepare for the exam, the main purpose is to have fun learning and doing mathematics. The meetings may continue into Winter term in preparation for the RIT College Math Competition held in March.

For more information, please contact Prof. Grant Moles.

Putnam