Astronomy Minor

College of Arts and Sciences

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Program Description

For students wanting to study astronomy as a general subject.

Open to all Cornell undergraduates not enrolled in an Astronomy major. Minimum grades:

  • B- in 1000–2000 level courses
  • C- in 3000-level and above
  • Up to 4 credits of ASTRO 4940 Independent Study in Astronomy may be applied with approval of the Astronomy Director of Undergraduate Studies

To appy for an Astronomy Minor make an appointment to visit the Director of Undergraduate Studies (astrodus@cornell.edu).