Major

What should I do if I am interested in a chemistry major?

You apply for admission to the major mid-fall semester of sophomore year. We decide on those admissions after fall grades are posted. Applications for the chemistry major are accepted twice each academic year.

Admission Term Application
Spring Semester Begin: October 1
Deadline: December 30
Fall Semester Begin: March 1
Deadline: May 25

What requirements must I meet before applying?

You must complete these courses with a minimum grade of C-

  • Chem 1061 (lecture) and 1065 (lab)
  • Chem 1066 (lab)
  • Math 1271 or 1371 (Calculus I)
  • Math 1272 or 1372 (Calculus II)
  • Math 2263 or 2374 (Multivariable Calculus)
  • Physics 1201W or 1301W
  • Physics 1202W or 1302W

You must complete these courses with a minimum grade of C

  • Chem 1062 (lecture)
  • Chem 2301 (organic chemistry lecture)

A minimum technical GPA of 3.2 guarantees admission to the major. If your technical GPA is below 3.2, you will be admitted on a space-available basis.

Whom should I talk to about my interest?

Make an appointment with our advising office as soon as possible, and meet with one of our faculty undergraduate advisers to develop a plan. A one-year plan must be filed prior to fall registration.