The CWU physics department can work with students having all levels of preparation. With appropriate preparation, students can (and have) completed the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts physics degree programs within two years (for more information about our degree programs, please see the Degree Programs section below).
By the time you arrive at CWU, what courses should you have completed?
Students entering with the above courses can typically graduate within three years. If additional courses are completed, particularly courses in mathematics such as Multivariable Calculus I and II (CWU's MATH 272 and 273), and Linear Algebra (CWU's MATH 265), it is possible to complete the degree within two years. If you do not have the above courses but want to transfer, please contact the Department Chair.
Interested in a sample schedule? Send the Department Chair an unofficial transcript and he can work with you to develop an appropriate multi-year sample schedule. Traditional four-year sample schedules can be found in the Programs/Course Schedules tab on the left side of this page.
Not certain how your classes will transfer? Click here
Thinking about transferring to CWU? Click here for more transfer student information.
To sign up for the physics major, you will meet with the Department Chair, develop a multi-year course schedule, and fill out the major's application form.
The Department of Physics offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
Follow these links for a description of each program offered:
Bachelors of Science in Physics (BS)
Bachelors of Arts in Physics (BA)
Physics Minor
Astronomy Minor
Dual-Degree in Physics and Engineering
Physics BS with Biophysics Specialization
Click here for a list of courses offered over the next four years (2015-2019).
Scholarship opportunities for transfer students include:
You will automatically be considered for the Dean's Scholarship if you apply for the Physics Department Scholarship.
Astronomy Club will meet each Monday at 8pm in the Lydig Construction Planetarium (Discovery Hall ro
Society Of Physics Students Club - FridaysThe Society of Physics Students Club will meet each Friday at 2pm in Discovery Hall room 201 for Fal
Biophysics Club - Select FridaysThe Biophysics Club will meet in Discovery Hall room 201 from 10-11am on select Fridays during winte