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Departmental Honors

All chemistry majors on track to graduate with a GPA of 3.3 or higher are encouraged to pursue departmental honors. Through completing an honors thesis, students gain advanced skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.

Instructions for graduating with Latin honors can be found on the website.

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Research Opportunities

Beyond Departmental Honors and the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), chemistry students are encouraged to proactively find research opportunities by reaching out to faculty members and pursuing independent study.

Students should explore chemistry research areas and faculty profiles, then follow this to approach potential advisors.

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Teaching Assistants

After completing at least one of CU's General Chemistry courses, students are eligible for the Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Program. The paid training program runs during Summer Term A (June 5th - July 7th).

Interested students should contact Dr. Matt Wise (wiseme@colorado.edu) for more information.

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ACS Certification

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Chemistry students have the option to pursue an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degree. This certification demonstrates a student's breadth and depth of chemistry knowledge, and prepares students for success broad array of careers.

Students should review and see additional information here.

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Teaching Licensure

Though not specific to the department, chemistry majors interested in teaching grades 6-12 are encouraged to explore the Secondary Science program, which results in a Colorado provisional teaching license.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ School of Education website contains more information on the program.

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Student Organizations

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Club ((B)CHEM Club) promotes scientific exploration through chemistry-related events, workshops, and outreach. The club welcomes individuals from all majors!

View upcoming events and learn more about the (B)CHEM Club .