Minor in Astronomy and Astrophysics

The astronomy and astrophysics minor builds a working familiarity with astronomical concepts and prepares students for work environments that require scientific, critical and creative thinking and problem solving. With popular courses including Origins of the Cosmos and Stars, and Planets and Life in the Universe, this minor complements virtually any course of study.

Visit the program website for additional information.

For more information on the admission process, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications may be submitted via the Common Application.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
The George Washington University
800 21st Street NW, Suite 100
Washington DC 20052

Contact for questions:
gwadm@gwu.edu or 202-994-6040

This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 18 credits, including 15 credits in required courses and one 3-credit elective course.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
ASTR 1001	Stars, Planets, and Life in the Universe
or ASTR 1002	Origins of the Cosmos
ASTR 2121	Introduction to Modern Astrophysics
PHYS 1011	General Physics I
or PHYS 1021	University Physics I
PHYS 1012	General Physics II
or PHYS 1022	University Physics II
Electives
One course selected from the following:
ASTR 2131	Astrophysics Seminar
ASTR 3141	Data Analysis in Astrophysics
ASTR 3161	Space Astrophysics