Admission to the Chemistry Major
Admission to the chemistry major requires the satisfactory completion of a number of introductory courses which, when taken together, demonstrate an ability to complete the major. Students who have completed the following courses with grades of C or better are almost always admitted to the major:
- Introductory Chemistry: 2070 + 2080 or 2150.
- Organic Chemistry 3570 or 3590 or 1570 (alternative majors only)
- Mathematics: 1110
- Physics: 2270 or 1120
Students who are second-term sophomores or beyond who have completed all but one of these requirements may also be admitted to the major provided that they have a plan for completing the requirements for the major on schedule. Students with a grade of C– or lower in one of the required courses may be considered for admission to the major after additional coursework (typically one semester) has been performed satisfactorily. Students who have received more than one grade below C in the required courses are not encouraged to apply for admission to the major.
To apply for admission the chemistry major, please fill out the Application for Admission to the Chemistry Major (and Course Program for the Alternative Chemistry Major, if necessary). Attach a copy of your most recent transcript, and submit the completed forms to the Office of Undergraduate Studies, 131 Baker Laboratory. You will be notified of the decision on your application and your major advisor by e-mail.
Contact Information
Office of Undergraduate Studies
131 Baker Laboratory
Hours: M-F 8am -4:30pm
Undergraduate Program Administrator
Pat Hine
pah3@cornell.edu
607-255-5287
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Christine Ward
cmz32@cornell.edu
607-255-5287
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Roger Loring
roger.loring@cornell.edu