College policy on advising requires that students meet with their academic advisors at least once each year, and in some departments, prior to each semester?s enrollment. Advising holds are reset following advising appointments. Students with a declared major are advised in their academic units.

Students receiving the Bachelor of Science degree in Physics must complete 120 total credit hours including

• The IU South Bend Campuswide General-Education Curriculum (33-39 cr.)Note :: Math courses required for the B.S. in Physics fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
• World Language (3-6 cr.) Successful completion of a second-semester language class, designated as 102, or formal training, as evidenced by secondary or university diplomas, in a language other than English. The Department of World Language Studies (W.L.S.) offers a placement examination to determine into which semester a student should enroll and/or to qualify students for credit by examination.
• Major concentration and elective requirements.
• Minimum of 30 credit hours at the 300- or 400-level.

Courses required for the major must be completed with a grade of C? or higher. A minimum CGPA of 2.0 is required.

All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.