Physics and Astronomy Honors Program

• Complete all required courses for one of three areas of emphasis for Liberal Arts degree in physics.
• Complete two additional upper level physics courses, selected from:
  • Astrophysics
  • Electromagnetic fields
  • Advanced lab techniques
  • Thermal physics
  • Quantum physics
  • Mathematical methods in physics
• Complete significant scholarly activity culminating a research paper and presentation at one of several on and off-campus events, such as the Provost’s Honors Symposium.
   

Students who have met the following requirements are eligible to apply:

• Completion of Physics 332
• Resident and major GPA of 3.5

Applicants should submit a written application for the Departmental Honors in Physics for approval by their academic advisor, project advisor, and the department chair.

In addition to the honors at the department level in physics and astronomy, please check out the award-winning University Honors Program. With its own set of admission and graduation requirements, the University Honors Program offers a unique academic experience, small classes, specialized courses faculty elect to teach, access to additional research and presentation opportunities and multiple student organizations to help create a community of learners.