Advising
Lower-Division Course Advising
Department of Physics & Astronomy, Georgia State University, Atlanta Main Campus
If you are a physics major or registration issue is related to upper-division physics & astronomy major courses, PHYS1000, or Teacher education related courses, please contact me directly using ddoluweera@gsu.edu. Click on the BS Physics Program button at the top right corner for more information.
If the registration issue is related to lower division physics & Astronomy courses - (PHYS 1111/1112, PHYS 2211/2212, PHYS 2030, and ASTR 1000, ASTR 1010/1020) please contact Associate Undergraduate Director, Dr. Jeremy Maune (maune@gsu.edu).
For questions related to Physics Instructional labs: Please contact Director of Physics Instructional Labs, Dr. Fatih Tasar (mtasar@gsu.edu)
For questions related to Astronomy Instructional Astronomy labs: Please contact the Director of Astronomy Instructional Labs, Dr. Idan Ginsburg (iginsburg@gsu.edu)
Course Registration Information
Register through the Registration Page. If you get a prerequisite error when you attempt to register, please visit Registration Assistance. I will not be able to help with prerequisite overrides until you fill out that web form — then GSU advisement will reach out to me on your behalf if needed.
Please read the information on this page before contacting me, so that I can serve you quickly and effectively — that’s especially important when classes are filling up fast.
If you plan to take lower-division physics courses at GSU Perimeter College, please consult the appropriate advisers at GSU Perimeter College — None of us are unable to help with requests regarding Perimeter College.
Frequently Asked Questions
I get an error message saying "A required test score, GPA or prerequisite course must be satisfied prior to make this course":+
This means either you have not met the prerequisites required to register, or your prerequisite grades are not in the system yet. If you have met the prerequisites and still get the error message, please visit Registration Assistance and fill out the web form. You will need to submit your GSU ID number and proof that you have met the prerequisites.
I have AP credits, IB credits, or CLEP credits. Can I get credits for math courses and some lower division physics courses?+
Maybe — please check this link to see if you qualify. Any of these credits must be applied by the registration department. However, if you need a prerequisite override based on your AP, IB, or CLEP credits, please visit and fill out the web form. You will need to submit your GSU ID number and proof that you have met the prerequisites.
I am a post-baccalaureate student. Do I still need to have math prerequisites to register?+
Yes, you need to have math prerequisites and other prerequisites met to register. If needed, you may take the Math Placement test from the math testing center to show your math standing and let me know the score so I can make a decision.
Can I co-register a physics class with its prerequisite math class?+
No. The department does not allow co-registration of a physics class and its math prerequisite.
What is the "Integrated lecture and lab class" of 1111K and 1112K conducted at CS500?+
This class differs from other 1111K and 1112K classes in the form of instruction and classroom structure. Classes have short lectures, group discussions, group work, and labs, with Teaching Assistants helping in addition to the main instructor. Three days per week: two days of a 1-hour-50-minute class (MW or TTH) and a 50-minute Friday session. One lab per week is typically held on either Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the instructor.
The class I want to register for is full and closed. Can I get an overflow into the class?+
All physics classes at the GSU Atlanta campus come with a lab component represented by the lab section number. Labs are conducted at maximum capacity, and when a particular section is full, no student can be added to that section. Therefore, no overflows can be given.
Is there a waiting list for closed classes?+
Yes, the registration department maintains and controls the waiting list. The physics department does not enroll students in courses — only students can register themselves.
Can I switch my lab section later, after the end of the registration period?+
Maybe, depending on the availability of lab spaces at the start of the semester. You will need to contact the Director of Undergraduate Physics Labs, Dr. M. Tasar, via email (mtasar at gsu dot edu), and find out if any spots are available, or find another student who agrees to switch lab sections without changing registration. Switching lab sections is not possible with integrated lecture-and-lab classes.
I have done labs before and passed. Can I get an exemption from doing labs?+
Yes, contact the Associate Undergraduate Director.
Still have a question? Email me at ddoluweera@gsu.edu.