Theoretical work is carried out in many fields of physics, including astrophysics .
There is a full schedule of weekly research-oriented seminars and colloquia. Junior and senior students will find many opportunities for research participation and summer employment. The major program is constructed to accommodate students who wish to prepare for professional or graduate work in physics as well as those who wish to complete their major program in the field of physics but have other post-graduation goals. Students who wish to major in physics are advised to start the physics sequence in the first term of their freshman year. The major program can still be completed with a second-term start, but flexibility in future course scheduling is reduced.