Your primary goal in the first year of graduate school is to master the material in the core courses and pass the qualifying exams. You can read more about the components of the PhD program.
As an incoming graduate student, generally you should register for the following courses:
- MATH 511A (Algebra)
- MATH 523A (Real Analysis)
- MATH 534A (Topology-Geometry)
- MATH 597T (Professional Development Workshop in Teaching Mathematics)
Note: MATH 597T is required of all new teaching assistants.
How to register as a newly admitted graduate student:
Please see http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/registration/HowToReg/graduate.htm.