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What classes should I take to prepare me for the VT Statistics program?

The list below contains courses that would best prepare you for a major in statistics. They are suggestions or recommendations, not requirements. For advice tailored to your own situation, call or e-mail the undergraduate administrator.

High School Courses

Mathematics: Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus

Computer Science: Any programming language such as C or Java

Statistics: AP Statistics

College Courses

Transfer equivalents can be obtained on the Registrar's website.

Mathematics: Calculus (same courses as for mathematics and engineering majors), Linear Algebra, Vector Geometry

Computer Science: Introduction to Computer Science, C Programming.

Statistics: Introduction to Statistics, and any other courses available

Sciences: Introductory lecture/lab sequence in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Courses taken in theses sciences should be suitable for majors in those sciences.