Physics

WELCOME to the UWRF Physics Department, part of the UW System Center of Excellence for Undergraduate Physics and Chemistry.

We help students learn physics and astronomy by maintaining a rigorous, quality curriculum within a supportive environment.

For students interested in engineering, we provide affordable plans in pre-engineering, engineering, the physics dual degree program and numerous certificate options.

Our mission includes excellent teaching, individualized advising, opportunities for student research, and public outreach.

UWRF routinely offers university scholarships, and we have scholarships for physics majors to help make tuition more affordable.

Students build a dual-color Michelson interferometer in Advanced Lab.

Interested in research opportunities?
►Find out more about the career possibilities in optics.
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Alumni News...

 Alan Kruizenga
"Alumni Success Story"

►Learn more about our students & alumni, including Alan Kruizenga, in our biannual E-Newsletter.