Forms and Timeline

Degree Progress Timeline

• First year
  • Fall: get involved and join the Physics and Engineering Club
  • Spring: enroll in Physics Seminar (PHY 404) where you will learn about a range of interesting topics in contemporary physics and get to know the senior physics students
• Second year
  • Consider joining a research project with a professor - come talk to us about our research!
  • Consider adding a minor or second major - many physics students get a minor in Mathematics or even a major in Mathematics
• Third year
  • Start looking into grad schools and/or career opportunities
  • Apply for summer internships or research experiences
• Fourth year
  • Fall: apply to grad schools, take the GRE, etc.
  • Spring:
    • APH, APM, and PHY students: apply for degree conferral
    • PEN students: apply to maintain student status after transferring
• Post-graduation
  • Need a transcript? Contact the Registrar's Office
  • Need a letter of recommendation? Contact us at physics@cortland.edu

You can find other forms at the following links:

• Office of the Registrar
• Financial Aid

Haven't found what you are looking for? Visit us in the department office (Bowers 144) or write to us at physics@cortland.edu and we will help you find what you need.