Sonoma State University

The B.S. in Physics Returns to Sonoma State University!

Sonoma State University is proud to re-launch its Bachelor of Science in Physics, featuring a redesigned, student-centered curriculum available beginning Fall 2026. The revised program offers a rigorous physics foundation, small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and flexible pathways that support timely graduation. Please see our degree programs page for more information.

Transfer Students

Welcome to the SSU Physics & Astronomy Department Transfer Student Page!

The Department of Physics & Astronomy offers 2-year paths to graduation for transfer students, in B.S. Physics, B.S. Astrophysics and in Interdisciplinary B.S..

Core to our curriculum, all students conduct research with a faculty advisor. Explore examples of student research here. Our students work in advanced research settings including with the Scanning Electron Microscope, the Campus Observatory, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) data, the Theoretical Quantum Gravity Lab, the Cube Satellite Lab, and our other facilities.

Through the generosity of donors, Physics & Astronomy offers several department exclusive scholarships, in addition to those available at the university level.

Your next step to a degree in the Department of Physics & Astronomy is to visit Admissions. Transfer students admitted to SSU can transfer up to 70 units of courses to be applied towards their degree. Assist.org shows you the articulation agreements between Sonoma State and your institution.

We look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals. Please reach out to a faculty advisor to discuss your transfer path into the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Sonoma State University.