Astronomy Minor Course Requirements
A total of 18 hours in Astronomy courses is required for the minor. Selection of advanced-level courses will depend on the student's major and interests.
| HOURS | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| 3-6 | Fundamental Astronomy, select from the following: |
| 9 | Advanced Astronomy: 300- or 400-level courses taught by the Department of Astronomy2 |
| 3-6 | Additional Astronomy courses: Courses at any level taught by the Department of Astronomy2 |
- Credit not granted for both ASTR 100 and the ASTR 121/122 sequence.
- No more than 4 hours of ASTR 390 (Independent Study) will be counted towards the minor.
Declaring an Astronomy Minor
- Read the information about minors on the LAS website.
- Complete the Minor Declaration Form.
- Get departmental approval from Astronomy Advisor, Dr. Maria Dorofeeva, 122 Astronomy Building. You can schedule an appointment by emailing her at astronomy-advising@illinois.edu.
- Want to modify the minor? Have your minor advisor fill out the Minor's Modification Form and have it approved by the Astronomy Advisor.
Updated 1/20/2026