Advising Guide

• If the student's program of study requires two semesters of general chemistry, then the standard remains CHEM 2070/71 and CHEM 2080/81.
• Students should consider taking the Learning Strategy Center's academic support courses (CHEM 1007 and CHEM 1008) concurrently with General Chemistry I and II.
• Students may consider taking the department's problem-solving course CHEM 1729 during fall of their first semester before moving on to CHEM 2070/71 in the spring.
• Students may take CHEM 1560/61 and CHEM 2080/81 for their introductory chemistry sequence, but should only consider doing so after confirming with their program of study that they may take CHEM 1560/61 in place of 2070/71.

• If the student's program of study requires two semesters (8 credits) of general chemistry, then the standard remains CHEM 2070/71 and CHEM 2080/81. 
• This general chemistry sequence fulfills the Introductory Chemistry requirement for most medical and veterinary programs. 
• Students planning to major in Chemistry may choose to take CHEM 2070/71 and CHEM 2080/81 or CHEM 2150. Students considering CHEM 2150 without AP/IB credit must obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling.

• If the student's program of study requires two semesters (8 credits) of general chemistry, then students may take the standard sequence (CHEM 2070/71 and CHEM 2080/81) or enroll directly into CHEM 2150. CHEM 2150 is an honors course that requires AP calculus or concurrent enrollment in a calculus course, and is tailored to students with a specific interest in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and/or Chemical Engineering. 
• Those who successfully complete CHEM 2150 in the Fall, and are majoring in programs that require completion of a full year of general and organic chemistry (i.e. two semesters of each), generally advance to Honors Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 3590) in the spring of their first year. Progressing from CHEM 2150 to CHEM 3590 to CHEM 3600 allows well-prepared students to complete the General and Organic Chemistry sequences in three semesters.

CHEM 1560 and 1561

_{Features a broader range of topics than CHEM 2070 and 2071; not for pre-med or pre-vet students, or students with AP/IB credit.}

CHEM 2070 and 2071

and CHEM 2080 and 2081

_{Standard option for pre-med and pre-vet students.}

CHEM 2090 and 2091

_{Some EN programs only require one semester (4 credits) of general chemistry. Students should check with their program of study.}

CHEM 2090 and 2091

and CHEM 2080 and 2081

_{Some EN programs require two semesters (8 credits) of general chemistry. Students should check with their program of study.}

AP/IB credit

and CHEM 2150

Standard Sequence 

(2 semesters/8 credits)

"Honors" Sequence

(Advanced Standing + 1 semester/4 credits)

CHEM 2070/71

and CHEM 2080/81

A 5 on the AP chemistry exam or a 6 or 7 on the IB chemistry exam

and CHEM 2080/81 or CHEM 2150

_{Cornell Chemistry considers completion of CHEM 2150 with AP credit equivalent to eight (8) credits of Introductory Chemistry. However, pre-med and pre-vet students should carefully consider whether this option aligns with their long-term goals, as not all medical or health-related graduate programs accept AP Chemistry credit. Students with AP or IB credit who complete CHEM 2150 may request a letter from the Chemistry Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) verifying proficiency in general chemistry for graduate or medical school applications. Pre-medical students are strongly encouraged to consult the Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) before deciding how to complete general chemistry at Cornell.}