Become a Physicist at The Citadel
We are innovators and developers of technology.
We discover the fundamental laws that describe our universe.
We solve practical problems for society.
Join us by becoming a Physics Major!
Our department is a small and close-knit physics community focused on working with undergraduate students. In choosing to major in Physics, we offer our students support to grow as scientists and leaders.
We offer a BS in Physics as well as minors in Aerospace Science and Applied Physics.
We are excited that you are here to learn more about our department. Please reach out to Dr. Hank Yochum (hyochum@citadel.edu, 843-953-6953) if you have any questions about our department or would like to meet to get a tour of our labs.
Upcoming Events
Monday, June 24, 2024, Summer Applied Physics Experience for High School Students, more info and registration
News
April 1, 2024, Congratulations to Prof. Berlinghieri and a team of engineering faculty on their paper in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics!
Updates
- Friends and Alums of the Department- Consider giving a gift specifically to the physics department, these gifts directly impact student success (change designation to physics at this link)
- LinkedIn Physics at The Citadel group
- Visit our Instagram @CitadelPhysics
- Get one of our Applied Physics and Innovation Boxes? This video talks through that mini-project
- Consider giving for the newly created Dr. Joel C. Berlinghieri Scholarship for Physics