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Undergraduate Physics at The Ohio State University

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Welcome to the Ohio State Department of Physics Undergraduate program website! The Physics Undergraduate program provides students an opportunity to master the four fundamental areas of physics while still being active in undergraduate research, student organizations, and other extracurricular activities. With a Bachelor's of Science in Physics, students are well prepared to start a career in design and development, teaching, or administration or to begin graduate school in applied or theoretical physics, math, astronomy, or engineering. Students may also continue their education in Law or Medical School. Whatever path students decide to take, the Department of Physics at Ohio State is determined to give students the knowledge and tools they need for their futures.

The Switch to Semesters!

The Ohio State University will switch to semesters starting Summer 2012. This has important implications for students in our Physics and Engineering Physics programs, especially if you start your undergraduate program on quarters, but you will be graduating after Spring 2011. But don't worry! We have compiled everything you need to understand the switch on the Physics Semester Transition Webpage, along with sample schedules for every possible circumstance. If you have any questions, just ask your physics advisor.

Frequently Used Forms

Arts & Sciences Major Program Form
A signed copy of the Arts & Sciences Major Program Form is needed to graduate. It can also be used to keep track of your progress through the major. It is useful to reference the Core Curriculum Sheet when filling out this form.
Engineering Physics Major Program Form
A signed copy of the Engineering Physics Major Program Form is needed to graduate. It can also be used to keep track of your progress through the program. It is useful to reference the Engineering Physics Requirements page while filling out this form.
Physics Minor Program Form
A signed copy of the Physics Minor Program Form is needed to graduate with a minor in physics.

Additional Information about the Undergraduate Physics Program

If you need more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact one of the staff below. We would be happy to help!

Richard E. Hughes

Vice Chair for Undergraduate Studies

1040L Physics Research Building

hughes@mps.ohio-state.edu

Phone: (614) 292-3885

Lindsey N. Thaler

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies

1142 Physics Research Building

thaler.21@osu.edu

Phone: (614) 247-1635

Robin L. Wyatt

Undergraduate Program Coordinator

1040K Physics Research Building

wyatt.60@osu.edu

Phone: (614) 292-8523

Mailing Address:

: Office of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Physics
1040L Physics Research Building
The Ohio State University
191 W. Woodruff Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1117
(614) 292-8523