Students may take a variety of courses to become acquainted with modern astronomical thought and observational technique. One may prepare for graduate study in astronomy or astrophysics by completing a Physics major and electing additional Astronomy courses in the Astrophysics Concentration.
The John L. Stull Observatory is an unusually well equipped facility devoted exclusively to the instruction of undergraduate students. Its six domes house a 9 inch refractor, reflectors of 16 (two of them), 20 and 32 inch apertures (one 16 inch and the 32 inch instruments are computer controlled), two solar telescopes and two commercial 8 inch telescopes. An adjoining classroom building houses a darkroom and auxiliary equipment including a set of CCD electronic cameras and a network of computers for displaying these images.
All courses used to complete a minor must have grades of "C" or better and at least half of the requirements should be completed at Alfred University.