A committee of the physics faculty recommends admission and financial aid. Typically, only students interested in pursuing the Ph.D. will be considered for aid. Approximately 12 full time students and occasional part-time students are admitted each fall. These numbers are determined primarily by departmental resources and funds available from state and federal agencies. There are usually about fifty resident students in all who receive full financial support, ranging from those who have just entered the program through those finishing their dissertation.
Full support includes tuition and other fees, and a twelve-month stipend.
The department also pays the student's health insurance. Adequate resources and a conservative admissions policy have enabled us to offer full financial support to all students making satisfactory progress toward their degrees. All members of the department will be happy to provide information and assistance. If your browser has forms capability, you can fill out a request form to receive an application to the program. Electronic versions of the application form are available for your convenience.