Recent graduates have continued to further studies in physics and other fields (such as astronomy, medicine, teaching, law, business, biology, or engineering). Currently, about half of the graduates join the private sector in a variety of technical occupations where analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

We encourage our undergraduates to join research groups early on to fulfill the requirements of research/independent study credits and to establish contacts with graduate students and faculty.

BS Program
Description of BS with sample programs and links to detailed requirements.

Minor in Physics
Information about current minor options for students enrolled in other majors, including engineering.

Introductory Physics Courses
Information about the Physics 11x & 12x Series.

Exchange Programs, Internships & REU's
Exchange program with Giessen, Germany, now in its 25th year, and notices of other opportunities for work and study.

Undergraduate Independent Study Examples
Supervised independent study as part of PHYS 401, 402, or 403

UW Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU's)
Department hosted Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates.

Scholarships
Postings of advertised scholarship opportunities as received by the Department

Survey for Graduating Seniors
Survey for graduating seniors to provide feedback on the Physics program and to learn about your future goals.

Information for Undergraduates About Going To Graduate School
You will find information here that was presented at the annual Juniors/Seniors Meeting held in each Autumn quarter and a file that lists the current GRE Testing Dates.

Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
This file addresses several issues that may be of some interest
to many of our undergraduate majors, many of which have arisen during our annual mandatory Spring Advising period.

Contacts