Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (AMO)
johnstmView weird quantum effects in the Bose-Einstein Condenstate laboratory. Investigate the theory of cold quantum gases, many-body physics, chaos, and complexity. Here, the “normal” rules do not apply.
Research on Novel States of Matter focuses on ultracold quantum gases and systems that exhibit chaos and complexity. Exceptionally strong theoretical and experimental programs in this area give students research experience at the frontiers of physics.
Dr. Peter Engels conducts experiments with quantum degenerate gases, including Bose-Einstein Condensates and degenerate Fermi gases. In these experiments, laser cooling and evaporative cooling are employed to cool atoms to temperatures which are nearly at zero Kelvin, revealing genuine quantum mechanical behavior of matter waves. The picture shows the magnetic atom trap used in confining the atoms.
Faculty
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Yefeng Mei
Yefeng Mei
My current research utilizes trapped neutral atomic arrays and ensembles and their highly excited Rydberg states to explore atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. I am generally interested in quantum optics, nonlinear optics, atomic physics, cavity quantum electrodynamics, Rydberg-mediated interactions, many-body physics, quantum information processing, quantum simulation, quantum sensing, quantum photonics, as well as developing advanced techniques to build up a scalable fault-tolerant quantum network.
Prior to joining WSU, I was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan. I received my PhD from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2020.
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Michael McNeil Forbes
Michael McNeil Forbes
Associate Professor of Physics
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 947F
Phone: (509) 335-6125
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: michael.forbes at wsu.eduResearch: nuclear many-body theory to answer outstanding questions about superfluids in nuclei, neutron stars, cold atoms; condensed matter and atomic physics; high energy physics (QCD) with applications to astrophysics and cosmology; computer science
Website: (Link)
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Brian Saam
Brian Saam
Professor of Physics
Department ChairOffice: Webster Physical Sciences 1245
Phone: (509) 335-9532
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: brian.saam at wsu.eduResearch: Optical Spin Polarization and Magnetic Resonance
Website: (Link)
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Brian A. Collins
Brian Collins
Associate Professor of Physics
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 523
Phone: (509) 335-4671
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: brian.collins at wsu.eduResearch: Optics, Materials Physics and Condensed Matter Physics
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Rick Lytel
Rick Lytel
Adjunct Professor
First Degree InnovationE-mail: rlytel at wsu.edu
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Mark G. Kuzyk
Mark Kuzyk
Regents Professor of Physics
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 746A
Phone: (509) 335-4672
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: kuz at wsu.eduResearch: Nonlinear Optics
Website: (Link)
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Christopher J. Keane
Christopher Keane
Vice President for Research
Professor of Physics
Office: French Administration 422
Phone: (509) 335-5532
Fax: (509) 335-5515
E-mail: chris.keane@wsu.eduResearch: Computational and experimental research in x-ray lasers, inertial confinement fusion, and ultra-high intensity laser-matter interaction.
Website: (Link)
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Peter Engels
Peter Engels
Professor of Physics
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 654
Phone: (509) 335-4674
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: engels at wsu.eduResearch: Bose-Einstein Condensates
Website: (Link)
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J. Thomas Dickinson
J. Thomas Dickinson
Regents Professor of Physics
Paul A. Anderson Professor
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 529
Phone: (509) 335-4914
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: jtd at wsu.eduResearch: Surface Science, Optical Physics
Website: (Link)
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Fred Gittes
Fred Gittes
Clinical Professor
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 1254
Phone: (509) 335-7380
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: gittes at wsu.eduResearch: Statistical Physics
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Open Positions
johnstmOpen Positions in Physics & Astronomy at WSU (Pullman)
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fundamental Quantum Physics lab) (Apply)
Open WSU Positions Outside of Department of Physics and Astronomy
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Fundamental Quantum Physics lab at Washington State University (WSU) has an open position for a postdoctoral researcher. Prof. Engels’ group conducts a multifaceted research program in the area of ultracold quantum gases, including dilute-gas Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) and degenerate Fermi gases (DFGs). Current research directions include, among others, spin-orbit coupling and artificial gauge field in BECs, quantum hydrodynamics including multicomponent solitons and quantum turbulence, and ultracold atoms in microgravity. For more information on our group, please visit https://labs.wsu.edu/engels. Our group enjoys many fruitful collaborations with local, nation and international theory groups.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in Physics or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Physics, be highly motivated, have extensive experience with ultracold quantum gas experiments, have a track record of scientific publications relevant to quantum gases, and be prepared to assume a leading role in one of our experiments. They are expected to assume day-to-day responsibilities in the lab, actively participate in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students performing research in the lab and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and presentations at conference. Our group maintains a highly collegial work environment in which all team members work together in a positive manner. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at WSU comprises an international group of graduate researchers and values diversity at all levels.
Additional Information:
Monthly Salary:
Commensurate with experience, education, and University policy
FTE: 100%
Tenure Track: No
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Position Term in months: 12 mo
Overtime Eligibility: Overtime eligible
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: physics.wsu.edu
Background Check:
This position has been determined to require a background check.
Screening Begin Date:
Screening will begin on March 1, 2021, and will remain ongoing until a successful candidate has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume, 2) summary of work experience and research interests, and 3) publication record. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:
Please upload only the below documents to your application.
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A full Curriculum Vitae
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A summary of work experience and research interests (upload as “Cover Letter”)
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Publication record
Time Type: Full time
Position Term: 12 Month
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
Physics Career Information
johnstmWhat To Do With A Degree In Physics
Why major in physics?
What Can I Do with a Major in Physics? An article on the career options stemming from earning a degree in Physics from careerthoughts.com.
What do physicists do?
Occupational Outlook Handbook A summary of statistics and other information on Physicists & Astronomers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What Do Physicists Do? An article from the Grenfell Campus of Memorial University, Newfoundland.
What Do Physicists Do? An article from Sonoma State University.
Salaries and Employment Categories from The American Institute of Physics.
Career planning and information
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A summary of statistics and other information on Physicists & Astronomers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
American Institute of Physics Weekly News
“a digest of news items arising from physics meetings, physics journals, newspapers and magazines, and other news sources”
Organizations and associations
Job listings / job search
AcademicJobsOnline
An automated job application system
Physics Careers Bulletin Board
Listings and resources fo find Physical Science and Engineering Jobs fromPhysicstoday.org.
Brightrecruits.com
Job search and resources for the latest jobs in Physics and engineering.
Association of Science Job Bank
Job listings from the Technology Centers at the Association of Science.
Sonoma Job Listings
Sonoma State University lists Jobs in Physics, Astronomy, and Other Fields.
Monster.com for College Graduates
Various job resoures specifically for collegate degree holders.
Jobs in Optics
Listings for available job vacancies in the field of Optics.
Careers in Science
Job search and information from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
High-Energy Physics Employment Database
from INSPIRE, the HIgh Energy Physics information system.
Jobs in education
School Jobs
Teaching job search engine.
K-12 Job Options
Database of resources to certify as a K-12 teacher.
Jobs in Education
from Education America for Overseas and in the U.S.
General physics information links
The Internet Pilot to Physics
“News, views and information for the global physics community from IOP Publishing.”
Physics Central
brought to you by the American Physical Society
Physical Review Focus
“spotlighting exceptional research”
Science News Online
“Magazine of the Society for Science & the Public”
Optics Express
“The International Online Journal of Optics”
The Physics of Materials
from the National Academies Press
Shock and High Pressure Physics
johnstmDr. Yogendra Gupta is the Director of the Institute for Shock Physics, a multidisciplinary research organization with an emphasis on shock wave and high pressure research on materials. State-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities are used to investigate phenomena over a significant range of length and time scales.
Dr. Phil Marston performs research in physical acousitcs and optics. One topic is the radiation pressure of high-amplitude sound and its applications to bubble and droplet dynamics and to the dynamics of of fluids in low gravity. The image at right was taken 9 April, 2003, by cosmonaut Nikolas Budarin aboard the ISS in near-zero gravity conditions. It shows an air bubble inside a water droplet on a plant in the “space garden.”
Dr. Matt McCluskey investigates semiconductors under large pressures. His group uses infrared spectroscopy combined with diamond-anvil cells to probe defects in semiconductors, and studies the optical changes of semiconductors under shock compression.
Faculty
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Marc Weber
Marc Weber
Research Associate, Center for Materials Research/Physics
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 527 or ETRL 016
Phone: (509) 335 8145 or (509) 335 7872
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: m_weber at wsu.eduResearch:
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Anya Guy
Anya Guy
Teaching Assistant Professor
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 1248
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: anya.guy at wsu.eduResearch: Chaos, Semiclassical Mechanics, and Symmetry Violation
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Matthew McCluskey
Matthew McCluskey
Professor of Physics
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 646
Phone: (509) 335-5356
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: mattmcc at wsu.eduResearch: High-pressure and Semiconductor Physics
Website: (Link)
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Yogendra M. Gupta
Yogendra Gupta
Regents Professor of Physics
Director of Institute for Shock Physics
Creighton Distinguished Professor, Institute for Shock Physics
Phone: (509) 335-7217
Fax: (509) 335-6115
E-mail: ymgupta at wsu.eduResearch: Shock Waves and High Pressure Compression of Condensed Material
Website: (Link)
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Philip L. Marston
Philip L. Marston
Professor of Physics
Office: Webster Physical Sciences 738A
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Phone: (509) 335-5343
Fax: (509) 335-7816
E-mail: marston at wsu.edu
Research: Physical Acoustics and Optics
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Hergen Eilers
Hergen Eilers
Adjunct Professor
Senior Scientist
Applied Sciences Laboratory
Institute for Shock Physics
Washington State University
Phone: (509) 358-7681
E-mail: eilers@wsu.edu
Research: Optical properties of materials and their applications.Website: (Institute for Shock Physics)
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James Hawreliak
James Hawreliak
Associate Professor
Phone: : (509) 335-1901
E-mail: : james.hawreliak@wsu.eduResearch: High Energy Density Physics
Website: Institute for Shock Physics
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Research
johnstmResearch
Main Research Areas
Focus Areas
- Acoustics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Atomic Physics
- Condensed Matter
- Materials Research
- Nuclear Physics
- Optics
- Computational Physics
- Shock and High Pressure Physics
- Semiclassical Physics and Quantum Chaos
- Education
- Biological Physics
- Chemical Physics
- Nonlinear Dynamics
- Semiconductor Physics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Synchrotron X-ray Science
- Origami Research
Physics Demonstrations
johnstmPhysics Lecture Demonstrations
Topics
- Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Oscillations and Waves
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Optics
- Modern Physics
Multimedia Collection
Introductory Courses
- Physics 101
- Physics 102
- Physics 201
- Physics 202
- Physics 205
- Physics 206
Visit the Physics Lecture Demonstrations website
Physics Demonstration Shows and Research Lab Tours
In an effort to promote science, we will gladly arrange tours of our research labs and provide a live physics demonstration show for visitors. Please contact our staff listed below for more information.
Tom G. Johnson
Lecture Demonstration Specialist
Webster B-7
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-2814
Phone (509) 335-5097
e-mail: johnstm@wsu.edu
Pumpkin Drop
johnstmPumpkin Drop
This event, hosted each year around Fall Family Weekend, is put on by the WSU Physics and Astronomy Club. Each year students, faculty, and occasionally audience members, participate in an annual gravity experiment using Pumpkins and the 12 story building of Webster. Find Webster Physical Science Building here
Pumpkin Drop 2021
October 16th – mark your calendar!
Join us on Family Weekend for a smashing good time at the 16th Annual Pumpkin Drop. Sponsored by the Physics and Astronomy Club, this pre-game, gravity-bound extravaganza celebrates the fun side of science by dropping pumpkins of all shapes and sizes from the highest point in Pullman: the 12th floor of Webster Hall. Additional entertainment and demonstrations for kids of all ages will be on site as well.
Activities begin at 11:00 am. Main event begins at 1:00 pm.
Video below thanks to The Daily Evergreen – 2016
Pac-12 Conference
Video Coverage of the 2016 Pumpkin Drop
2015 PUMPKIN DROP
2015 Dad’s Weekend Pumpkin Drop Flyer (PDF)
2014 PUMPKIN DROP
2013 PUMPKIN DROP
2013 Dad’s Weekend Pumpkin Drop Flyer (PDF)
ESPN COVERAGE OF PUMPKIN DROP
DR. COOPER PUMPKIN DROP 2013
Glitter Pumpkin
2012 PUMPKIN VIDEOS
PUMPKIN DROP STORY (SPJ SCHOLARSHIP VIDEO EXAMPLE)
PUMPKIN DROP footage
2010 PUMPKIN VIDEOS
2009 PUMPKIN VIDEOS
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
johnstmFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Contents
Department Information
How can I get more information from the department?
Please use this form to ask for more information from the department.
What types of research are done by your faculty?
Our department’s research falls into the following main categories: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (AMO), Condensed Matter and Materials, Nuclear Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics and Quantum Chaos, and Shock, High Pressure and Acoustical Physics – see our research page for more information. For individual faculty research and other information, please see our faculty page.
What can you tell me about housing and life at the University?
Washington State University is based in beautiful Pullman, Washington, a small but diverse community located on the Palouse in southeastern Washington State. Some of the following links may be helpful to you:
Community life
Housing
Pullman information
City of Pullman
Communities and Schools
How can I visit the department?
We would be happy to have you visit our department, located in the Webster building on the WSU campus. Please contact the Department at (509) 335-9532 or physics@wsu.edu to discuss a visit.
I don’t know what type of physics I want to pursue. Is there someone I can speak with about this?
You may speak with a department representative at (509) 335-9532. Another way is to contact a particular professor (see the faculty page) in your area(s) of interest and ask about his or her research.
Can I talk to a current student or recent alum about the department/program?
Please call us at (509) 335-9532 to inquire about this.
What degrees do you offer?
We offer a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS) with thesis and non-thesis options, and a PhD, all in physics. We do not offer a separate degree or major in astronomy or astrophysics, but we do offer an astronomy option in the physics major, as well as minors in both physics and astronomy. For more information contact our department at physics@wsu.edu for more information.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Do I apply directly to the department?
NO. You apply to the WSU Graduate School here or Undergraduate Admissions here. Please contact physics@wsu.edu with any questions.
How many graduate students do you admit?
In a typical recruitment year, we receive over 100 applications. In past years we have successfully recruited 10-15% of our applicants; normally, about half of those recruited are international students.
Are there minimum requirements for admission? What are average admissions statistics for the department (test scores, GPAs, etc.)?
Please see WSU’s requirements for undergraduate and graduate admissions. For international applicants, TOEFL minimum scores can be found at the links just mentioned, please note that some applicants are exempt from the English proficiency requirement.
Do I have to take the TOEFL if I attended an English-language university?
The basic rule is that if you graduate from an accredited four-year institution in the U.S., within the past two years, you are exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
Please click here for undergraduate English proficiency requirements and here for graduate English proficiency requirements. For verification, contact a Graduate School representative at gradsch@wsu.edu.
What is the deadline for the application?
The University’s priority deadline for Graduate School is January 10. However, our department will continue to accept and review applications into February. Please visit the Admissions site for Undergraduate deadlines.
Do you fund students? How do I apply for financial aid?
The department offers several scholarships for graduate students and undergraduate students. You can apply for financial aid through the Office of Financial Aid.
Graduate-Specific Questions
Do you fund students? How do I apply for financial aid?
Assistantships, normally in the form of teaching assistantships (TA), are offered to a limited number of students for their first two years in the program. The research groups in our department are well funded. By the beginning of the third year, students that have been successful and are on track to earn their PhD (course work complete and in good academic standing, identified research group and established a committee, and have completed, scheduled or planned their preliminary exam) are expected to obtain a research assistantship (RA); teaching assistantships (TA) will be offered based on department need and to those that lack research funding.
The department offers several scholarships for graduate students and undergraduate students. You can apply for financial aid through the Office of Financial Aid.
Do you give preference to PhD students in terms of funding?
We try to fund all admitted students (master’s and doctoral alike). Most funding comes in the form of teaching assistantships.
Will you evaluate my application before I officially apply so I can save money?
WSU requires students to submit an official application to the Graduate School before processing your application, so no.
Do you accept applicants who were/are not physics majors in college?
In some instances non-physics students lack only a few core courses and in these cases we may recommend provisional admission. We normally do not admit students with little to no background in physics.
For those that do not have a degree in physics, the Graduate Studies Committee recommends at least one semester each of upper division undergraduate or graduate courses in classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum physics and statistical and thermal physics.
What’s the GRE, where do I take it, how do I get my scores sent to my graduate school?
A GRE is a Graduate Record Examination, a standardized test required for admission to most U.S. Graduate schools. More information can be found at the ETS homepage. You can apply to have your scores sent through ETS after you complete the exam.
What is the school code for the TOEFL? What about the GRE?
All test scores should be submitted to the WSU Graduate School, code 4705.
Do I have to send official transcripts for my application?
For the sake of evaluation purposes, no, you do not have to submit official transcripts. You are welcome to upload unofficial transcripts to the on line application website. If you are admitted, you will be required to submit finalized official documents.
- Transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended for any undergraduate coursework (including undergraduate coursework taken after the bachelor’s degree); and
- Transcripts from the accredited colleges or universities from which any bachelor’s degrees and/or graduate degrees have been granted or are expected; and
- Transcripts from the accredited colleges or universities showing any graded graduate level (including doctoral) coursework taken after the bachelor’s degree.
Fulbright applicants should check with the Fulbright Agency regarding this requirement.
I am an international student applying for Graduate School. How do I determine my GPA?
For self reporting, you may visit the Graduate School’s GPA Calculator. The Graduate School will assess your transcript and figure your GPA officially for admission.
Does the department take care of my visa financial paperwork?
The Graduate School, in conjunction with the Office of International Students, prepares the I-20 documents.
Should I contact a professor in the department for purposes of applying?
It will probably not be helpful to your application to contact professors, but please do not hesitate to ask them questions related to your/their research interests. For your application, you are welcome to send any information related to your interest in certain research/faculty/groups and an admissions officer will make a note of it in your file.
Am I limited to working with faculty members as a research advisor?
While it is typical for students in the physics department to work with department faculty, and you may choose to work with any professor officially associated with the university, even in other departments. (Before pursuing a less-conventional approach to choosing an advisor, please first speak with the department graduate advisor.)
My recommender can’t send a letter of recommendation online. Can s/he send it via mail?
Yes, referees are welcome to send letters to physics@wsu.edu. If necessary, they may mail their letters to:
Graduate Admissions
Department of Physics and Astronomy
PO Box 642814
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-2814
USA
Can you tell me which recommenders have sent in their letters of recommendation?
We can confirm receipt of letters sent by your specified recommenders – please send us a list of people who are writing recommendations for you and we will tell you which ones we have received.
How do I know when my application is complete?
Once you submit your application through the Graduate School’s online system, we will periodically email you to let you know if anything is missing in your application.
Do I have to resubmit all documents if I am reapplying to the graduate program?
In some cases we can request that your application be reopened, however, if we have denied you admission, chances are not good for a re-application. Please contact us at physics@wsu.edu to make this request.
Graduate Admissions and Procedures
johnstmGraduate Student Admission
The following information relates to the WSU Physics & Astronomy Department only.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For more information regarding admission to the physics department at WSU, please send an e-mail to physics@wsu.edu.
Deadlines
Fall Semester Priority Deadline: January 10th. We will continue to accept applications after this deadline but they will not be considered priority. Fall admissions considerations will begin in January.
Stipulations
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- (International students only: Have a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT) or 214 (Computerized test). IELTS may be substituted if score is 7 or higher. The TOEFL score must be less than two years old at time of admission.)
- Apply to WSU Graduate School Online
WSU Graduate School Online Application procedures are subject to change separate from the information on this page.
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- GRE test scores are optional. GRE and GRE subject percentages for the General Records Exam sent through ETS. Documents to be sent Separate from Online Application To apply for an official TOEFL and/or GRE to be sent to the Graduate School at Washington State University:
School code = 4705 - Letters of Recommendation can be sent to the Physics department if one or more of your references prefer mailing a letter of recommendation as a hard copy rather than fill out the official WSU online form. E-mail to physics@wsu.edu or mail to the address below. (The WSU official form for letters of recommendation will be e-mailed to each contact listed once you submit the WSU Graduate School Online Application.)
- GRE test scores are optional. GRE and GRE subject percentages for the General Records Exam sent through ETS. Documents to be sent Separate from Online Application To apply for an official TOEFL and/or GRE to be sent to the Graduate School at Washington State University:
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These items should be mailed directly to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the following address:
Attn.: Graduate Admissions
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Washington State University
PO Box 642814
Pullman, WA 99164-2814
Suggested Preparation
- Look over the program details, make sure this school is the right fit for you. It is also a good idea to research the professors on campus and make a list of the top candidates you would like to work with in research projects.
- Apply for Scholarships/Financial Aid (Physics Scholarships)
- Find Housing: Some options are provided here, but remember that ultimately you are responsible for finding your own housing.
- Contact current grad students (or have WSU staff help you contact) to ask around for a place to live (the networking option).
- Look on craigslist or other internet resource (beware of scams)
- Look in newspaper ads (again, beware of scams, check out where you are going if possible)
- Contact WSU Housing (Graduate options include Family and Graduate Housing, Single Student Apartments, and Residence Halls such as McEachern)
- Get information for navigating the master’s program, doctorate earning, establishing Washington State Residency, and the rights and responsibilities of the Graduate Student.
- Look over Policies and Procedures
GPA Requirements
Minimum grade-point average
Admission to the Physics and Astronomy graduate program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
International Student Procedures
WSU Graduate School Requirements
TOEFL SCORES
Foreign students taking the TOEFL: the Graduate School requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT) or 214 (Computerized test). IELTS may be substituted if score is 7 or higher. The TOEFL score must be less than two years old at time of admission.
To apply for an official TOEFL and/or GRE to be sent to the Graduate School at Washington State University:
School code = 4705
Department of Physics and Astronomy code = 0802