Declaring Physics Major


Degree Options

We have several distinct career-focused degree tracks including

Explore our website to learn more about each of these majors, and contact physics@cwu.edu if you would like to meet with a faculty member or advisor to learn more. 

Declaring Your Major

Once you decide on a degree track, you can declare a Physics Major by going online and following these steps:

  1. Go to my.CWU.edu and sign in with your CWU credentials.
  2. Click on the Student tab.
  3. In the left-hand menu, select Records.
  4. Click Request to Apply/Drop Major/Minor.
  5. Fill out the form and select the correct program code for you major. The program codes for each of our major programs are:
    • PHYSBA – Physics BA major
    • PHYSBS – Physics BS major with the following specialization codes: 
      • GEPH – General program (Standard Physics B.S. degree). 
      • BIOP – Biophysics Specialization 
      • ENGR - Engineering Specialization (Physics/Engineering Dual Degree program)

Academic Advising in Physics 

Once you declare a Physics Major, you have two key advising resources that can help you with plan your academic schedule and answer questions about classes, registration, careers, and more:

  • Academic Advisor: Jayden Alexander advises all Physics Majors and Pre-Majors, helping with course planning and connecting you to university resources. Email Jayden at jayden.alexander@cwu.edu to schedule a meeting.
  • Faculty Mentor: Each Physics Major is assigned a faculty mentor, listed in MyCWU, for career guidance and elective recommendations. You can also reach out to any Physics faculty member for advice.

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