The Physics and Engineering Department at PLNU offers rigorous programs in Physics and Engineering Physics. Students are thoroughly prepared for graduate studies and careers in scientific and engineering fields. The department is committed to providing a challenging, yet supportive undergraduate experience, featuring a well-developed curriculum and a strong sense of community among students and faculty.

PLNU engages its faculty, staff, and students in an annual assessment cycle, where student learning is evaluated through appropriate courses, assessment results are analyzed, and necessary adjustments are made to improve the curriculum.

This complete process—encompassing planning, assessment, and improvement—is commonly referred to as “Closing the Loop.” It is illustrated in the Annual Assessment Cycle for each curricular program and culminates in a comprehensive six-year Program Review. This review includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Action Plan, through which assessment findings directly inform financial and strategic planning.