Graduation with Distinction in Chemistry

Juniors and seniors who have completed, or will complete, an experiential learning project in chemistry or a related field may choose to pursue a distinction project as described at the Chemistry department website.  In order to undertake the process of attaining departmental distinction, a student must 
 • be a declared chemistry major 
 • have a chemistry course GPA of 3.00 or greater; or have permission of the department 
 • have an overall GPA of 3.00 or greater, or have permission of the department  • have junior or senior standing

Due dates for the completion of tasks associated with earning distinction in the fall and spring semesters of the 2015-16 academic year are listed here:

  Fall                  Spring

T Sept 15        M Feb 15         Identify on-campus mentor

Th Oct 1          T March 1        Name faculty committee  

Th Oct 15        T March 15      Rough draft of paper to mentor

T Nov 10         M April 11        Revised paper to committee

T Nov 24         M April 25        Oral committee presentation

Th Dec 10       F April 29         Public presentation

Th Dec 10       M May 2           Final, approved paper to Chair