The Mathematics and Computer Science Department is a large and flourishing department, offering a variety of courses at a variety of times. There are over 30 full-time faculty members, with a wide range of backgrounds and interests. The Department offers more than 50 undergraduate mathematics courses, and about 15 graduate courses. It offers a mathematics major (B.S.), a minor, a mathematics option for liberal studies majors, and a graduate degree program (M.S.).
Besides the day program, there are many evening classes. A student can complete the mathematics major entirely in the evening. Many students at the University are working and attending school only evenings or part-time, and the Department and University pays special attention to their needs.
Cal State East Bay offers unique opportunities. Students choose CSUEB because it is a low-cost, convenient school with a good reputation. It is located in the Hayward hills, overlooking the San Francisco Bay and is within easy reach of most of the Bay Area. Many students commute to class; there are a limited number of on-campus housing units available. CSUEB is large enough (about 13,000 students) to offer many specialities, but small enough that each student can receive individual attention. The University offers a multicultural environment, with students of many nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, and of all ages. It operates on the quarter system, with four full quarters each year. Students can arrange their schedules to fit their needs, taking four quarters each year to finish more quickly, or taking summer (or a different) quarter off as vacation.
Financial aid (loans, grants, work-study) based on need is available through the university. Also, both the Department and the School of Science offer merit scholarships.