Distinction in Physics:

A student may graduate with Distinction in Physics by: 1) Completing the physics major, including PHYS 3630, PHYS 3640, PHYS 3650, PHYS 3610 and PHYS 3680. A major with distinction shall include completion of 24 credit hours in the department at the 3000-level; 2) Maintaining a department grade point average of 3.0; 3) Completing two research credits, one of which will be PHYS 4910; 4) Completing the Graduate Record Exam in Physics and 5) Completing and defending a senior thesis (PHYS 4910) based on the student’s research, as described in the PHYS 4910 course description.

Applications for Distinction in Physics must be received by the department chair and accepted by the third class day of the student’s last semester. Application forms are available from the department chair.