Welcome!
The Department of Physics and Astronomy prepares students for a variety of career paths, including graduate programs in physics, astronomy, engineering and related fields; teacher certification; and research jobs in industry and at national laboratories. Our majors learn principles of physics through a curriculum that builds strong quantitative and analytical skills and offers many opportunities for undergraduate research. According to the American Institute of Physics (AIP), our department is ranked in the top 1% nationally for number of B.S. degrees in physics, and we are ranked third nationally for number of physics graduates from underrepresented minority groups.
Upcoming Events
Pride Month
FINALS - Summer 2024 [1st 5-Week Session]
Holiday Observance - Independence Day
Department News
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2024 Scholarship Opportunities ~ Apply Now!
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In Fond Memory of Professor Emeritus Harvey Leff
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is sad to announce the passing...
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Cal Poly Pomona Giving Day!
Join us for #CPPGivingDay on April 19 – 20, 2023 at givingday.cpp.edu
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