Physics and Astronomy

The program leading to a B.S. degree in Physics with Honors provides the opportunity to selected Physics majors for intensive study under individual faculty guidance. Students interested in the Honors Program should contact the department undergraduate advisor.

Admission to the Honors Program

Admission to the Honors Program is granted by approval of the department undergraduate advisor. Students in either of the B.S. options are eligible provided they have:

1. Completed 90 units of college work.
2. Maintained a GPA of 3.0 overall and in the Physics major.
3. Obtained the approval of a faculty sponsor who will supervise their research. Honors candidates will be required to complete one of the two B.S. options of the Physics major, plus the following course: PHYS 498 Undergraduate Thesis (3).

Graduation with Honors in Physics will require the following:

1. Admission to the Honors Program.
2. GPA of 3.25 for all upper division units in the major. Grades for individual courses and labs must be a “C” or higher. A grade of “C-” does not qualify.
3. Approval of the undergraduate thesis by a faculty committee.