Student Resources

There are many resources and activities available to our students. 

Learn more about transfer-specific resources

Scholarships

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has a number of scholarships available for our students. We encourage you to apply by filling out the scholarship application and any secondary documentation required and turn it in by the deadline.

Advising Information

In order to register, all majors in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics must attend an advising session with their Department Advisor. You will not be allowed to register for classes until you have attended an advisement session.

Internships

An academic internship with a qualifying industrial partner can be a rewarding way to gain experience working in an industrial laboratory setting. Provided the internship is scientifically rigorous and directly related to chemistry or biochemistry, it can be used to gain up to 3 units of CHEM 490.

B.S. Biochemistry

The CSUF Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry created the flowchart below to guide students through the course requirements for a B.S. in Biochemistry. It outlines key courses and prerequisites to ensure students fulfill all major-specific graduation requirements.

B.S. Biochemistry Flowchart

B.S. Chemistry

The CSUF Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry created the flowchart below to guide students through the course requirements for a B.S. in Chemistry. It outlines key courses and prerequisites to ensure students fulfill all major-specific graduation requirements.

B.S. Chemistry Flowchart

B.A. Chemistry

The CSUF Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry created the flowchart below to guide students through the course requirements for a B.A. in Chemistry. It outlines key courses and prerequisites to ensure students fulfill all major-specific graduation requirements.

B.A. Chemistry Flowchart

Chemistry Minor

A Chemistry minor complements majors such as Biological Sciences, Geological Sciences, Physics, or Science Education. It deepens students' understanding of chemical principles and enhances your knowledge in these fields, offering students a competitive edge.

Campus Resources and Programs

Below is a list of campus resourses and programs that provide additional resources to Chemistry and Biochemistry students. 

NSM Advising

Help make sure you have the guidance, tools, and support needed to progress toward graduation and achieve your academic goals. Located in MH-129.

NSM Tutoring

Schedule free one-on-one tutoring through the NSM Student Success Center. Services are located in MH-488.

ULC Tutoring

Schedule free one-on-one tutoring through the University Learning Center. Services are located at Pollak Library North, 1st Floor.

Supplemental Instruction

Free weekly, peer-led group study sessions for students taking historically difficult Chemistry & Biochemistry courses.

Health Professions Advising Office

Receive advice on topics related to health professional school prerequisites, major choice, personal statement, mock interview, and extracurricular involvement.

Career Center

Meet with the NSM Career Specialist to discuss career planning and preparation, finding a job or internship, interview practice, grad school preparation, and more.

Project RAISE Transfer Program

A transition program for STEM students transferring to CSUF from community college.