Physics is the most fundamental of the basic sciences.  It deals with understanding how the universe works and spans from objects smaller than an atomic nucleus to the edges of the universe.  The NGCSU Department of Physics has professionals in various fields of physics and astronomy as well as in geography.  It is located in Rogers Hall on the NGCSU campus.

The Department of Physics offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in physics and a dual degree program which allows students to receive both a bachelor's degree in physics from NGCSU and bachelor's degree in engineering from Georgia Tech, Clemson University or Mercer University. The department also provides students the opportunity to minor in physics.

Students seeking a bachelor of engineering degree may begin their college studies at NGCSU through the Regents Engineering Transfer Program (RETP) or may take a pre-engineering curriculum. Upon successful completion of the pre-engineering curriculum, RETP students transfer to the Georgia Institute of Technology to compete the degree requirements. Non-RETP pre-engineering students take the pre-engineering curriculum and then apply for the transfer to the engineering school of their choice. For details see the Engineering Programs section of the Undergraduate Bulletin.

The Department offers courses in introductory and upper-level physics, in astronomy, in engineering and in geography.

The Department of Physics operates the George E. Coleman, Sr., Planetarium as well as the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory.