Change of Major: Physics and Astronomy

The Physics and Astronomy Change of Major application process is for current students declared a major in the Physics and Astronomy Department AND for students declared a major outside the Physics and Astronomy Department interested in pursuing a change of major to any major within the Physics and Astronomy Department.

Students are encouraged to inquire about the Change of Major requirements each academic year due to potential changes to department specific application requirements between application periods.

Learn more about majors in the Physics and Astronomy Department:

  • BA Physics
  • BA Physics, Preparation for Teaching
  • BS Physics

Change of Major Advising

Contact Undergraduate Advisor, Dr. Thomas Madura, regarding the requirements to apply to a major in Physics.

Apply to Physics

Students are encouraged to inquire about the Change of Major requirements each academic year due to potential changes to department specific application requirements between application periods.

Request a Change of Major Application and submit a College of Science Change of Major Application to the College of Science by the application deadline: May 1st (for Fall 2024 admittance consideration). If you have questions about your change of major application, contact the College of Science Academic Programs support unit.

Requesting a Change of Major Application does not automatically result in admittance to the major.