Certification Requirements

To obtain a degree with honors in physics, students must:

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all physics courses
• Complete PHYS 3900 
• Successfully present the results of their project to a panel of faculty members
• Complete the Application to Candidacy process for graduating with honors, as directed by the Honors College

The honors notation will appear on a student’s official transcript.  Details are available on the Department of Physics and Optical Science website.