NSU Physics BS Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Catalog Year 2025-2027
Based on VCCS Curriculum for PHYSICS
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Community College Course |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1-2 |
SEM 101, 102, 201 |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
ENG 101 |
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ENG 112 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
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Any UCGS Art or Humanities |
3 |
General Education |
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Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature |
3 |
General Education |
This course must be from different category than previous course |
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Any UCGS Social Science |
3 |
General Education |
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Any UCGS History |
3 |
HIS 100 Level |
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MTH 263 Calc I |
4 |
MTH 184 |
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PHY 241 University Physics I |
4 |
PHY 160 |
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MTH 264 Calc II |
4 |
MTH 251 |
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PHY 242 University Physics II |
4 |
PHY 161 |
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MTH 265 Calc III |
4 |
MTH 252 |
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MTH 267 Differential Equations |
3 |
MTH 372 |
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MTH 266 Linear Algebra |
3 |
MTH 300 |
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CHM 111, 112, CSC 221, 222 |
8 |
Select 1-2 courses |
CHM 111 and 112 recommended |
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Additional courses |
6 |
CSC 169, ENG 285 |
CSC 110, CST 100/110 recommended |
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Additional transfer electives |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60-62 |
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Complete at Norfolk State University |
Credits |
Notes |
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Cultural courses |
3 |
HIS 335, HIS 336, HIS 371, HRP 320 |
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PED 100, HED 100 |
3 |
Students may take at VCCS |
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Electives |
9 |
Unrestricted |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
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PHY 345, 350, 351, 365, 366, 375, 380, 399 |
22 |
Physics courses |
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PHY 445, 356, 468, 475, 480 |
15 |
Upper-level Physics |
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PHY 498, 499 |
4 |
Senior Seminar I & II |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
60-61 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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Earn transfer associate in Physics.
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Minimum 2.0 GPA.
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Maximum 63 credits transfer.
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No letter of intent required.
Important Links & Dates
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Transfer Center: https://www.nsu.edu/transfer
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Admission: By May 1
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FAFSA: By October 1
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Create schedule for all courses.
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Connect with advisor within first year.
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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Build skills in collaboration, leadership, creative problem solving.
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Core courses include Quantum Mechanics, Differential Equations, Optics, Mechanics.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Degree: Satisfies lower-division requirements.
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Credit for Prior Learning: All credits transfer.
Is This College Right For Me?
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NSU ranked as Top 20 HBCU.
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On-campus housing available.
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Military-friendly.
Did You Know That…
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Completing Associate satisfies requirements.
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Exceeding 90 credits may exhaust aid.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Physicists solve mysteries in the universe. Skills apply to diverse careers including energy, engineering, research, meteorology, programming. Career outlook predicted to grow 8%. Explore at www.TransferVirginia.org
Program Successes & Highlights
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Majoring in physics gives exclusive access to world-class faculty and cutting-edge labs.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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NSU accepts 90%.
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Average GPA 2.9.
Do More With Your Degree!
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Department offers Minor in Physics, Minor in Astronomy, Teacher Certification, M.S. in Materials Science, Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering.