Math Competitions

These competitions are open to all undergraduate students at UVic, including first year students. In the past some prizes were won by first year students.

UVic mathematics competition

The UVic Mathematics Competition is held annually in the fall. The competition will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 between 3:00-5:00 pm in CLE C108. There are monetary prizes. To participate, just show up.

Here are some recent question papers: 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006.

Putnam mathematics competition

The William Lowell Putnam math competition is normally held in December. For 2022 it will be held on Saturday, Dec 3, 2022, from 8:00am to 4:00pm in DTB A102. Interested students, please contact Peter Dukes at or register directly via the MAA website.