Handbook for Astronomy Majors

September 2024
Department of Astronomy

Contact List:

Department Head:

Professor Grant Wilson
(413) 545-0460

Chief Undergraduate Advisor:

Professor Todd Tripp
(413) 577-3070

Honors Program Director:

Professor Min Yun
(413) 545-2215

Undergraduate Program Director:

Professor Ronald Snell
(413) 545-1949

Handbook for Astronomy Majors
Advising and Counseling Resources
Degree Requirements
BA Degree (Students starting Fall 2023 and later)
BA Degree (Students starting before Fall 2023)
BS Astrophysics Track (starting Fall 2023 or later):
BS Astrophysics Track (starting before Fall 2023):
BS Space Science Track (starting Fall 2023 or later)
BS Space Science Track (starting before Fall 2023)
Honors in Astronomy
Minor in Astronomy
Five College Interchange
Independent Study
Scholarships, Internships, and Career Information

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