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Physics Majors/Minors
Major sequence for students beginning physics in the first semester of their
first year
Major sequence for students beginning physics in the second semester of their
first year
Major sequence for students beginning physics in the first semester of their
second year
Astronomy Majors/Minors
Prospective Major Events
Prospective Major Events
Fall Semester: Research Presentations & Lab Tours December 2025
Are you generally curious as to what our faculty are working on when they're not in the classroom? Do you see fellow students in the research labs and are interested in what they're working on? Are you simply curious what research is like for a physicist and/or astronomer? Join us for tours of our labs and to learn more about opportunities as a physics and astronomy major or minor at MHC!
Spring Semester: Department Tea February 2026
Imagine the possibili-tea of majoring or minoring in physics and/or astronomy! Chat with faculty about course requirements, speak with current majors & minors about their experience in the major and get a preview of the course offerings for upcoming fall semester!
Declaring a Major
Declaring a Major
Fill out the form at the link below
Choose a faculty advisor
Email the form to the department chair (smiths@mtholyoke.edu) for their signature
Once returned to you, bring the printed form to the registrar
Name & Photos
Name & Photos
Every Physics and Astronomy major & minor is included on our hallway board in the 2nd floor of Kendade. While not mandatory, we always ask if you'd like to submit your photo!
Each major & minor receive a mailbox in the Kendade 205 office suite upon declaration. Check your mailbox after declaring to receive your welcome gift!
Remember: your photo & name can be updated at any time, as often as you'd like! Email lengelbrecht@mtholyoke.edu to update
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