Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Advising


Welcome to CSUF and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Class of 2027! We are excited you will be joining us this Fall. We want to make sure you start off on a successful path from the beginning of your academic career which starts now!

There are THREE “to do’s” we want you to address RIGHT NOW to help prepare you for registering for Fall 2023 classes starting as early as June 26, 2023!

 

1) Attend our DEPARTMENT orientation in June or July or complete your virtual orientation.

In our informational in-person orientation, we will:

  • have a short presentation about what it means to be a Chemistry or Biochemistry major
  • check your current schedule if you have registered for your Fall 2023 classes  
  • help you determine which classes you should take AND help you register if you have NOT yet registered for your Fall 2023 classes  
  • be available to answer any questions you may have!

2) Complete the Chemistry Placement Exam to determine general chemistry readiness.

To enroll in General Chemistry I (CHEM 120A), students must qualify as “general chemistry ready” by passing the Chemistry Placement Exam (https://www.fullerton.edu/chemistry/students/chemistry_placement_exam.php) Opens in new window Pre-registration is required. Seats are being held in CHEM 120A for you NOW but will be open to ALL students starting July 10! Act soon! Take the CPE and sign up for your chemistry course!

3) Complete your MATHEMATICS ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) (https://www.fullerton.edu/math/resources/aleks.phpOpens in new window )

  • To enroll in Calculus I (MATH 150A), students must qualify as “calculus ready” through completion of ALEKS
    • It will take a MINIMUM of 7 days to complete the MATHEMATICS ALEKS assessment because there are FOUR assessments which can each be taken every 48 hours (2 days)
    • It is recommended that you complete the 4th (and final) MATHEMATICS ALEKS assessment one week before your orientation date
  • The MATHEMATICS ALEKS assessments will be available starting June 1, 2023
  • You should receive your MATHEMATICS ALEKS Placement Assessment information directly from CSUF enrollment services if you are qualified for the test. After you receive the test information, you may log into the ALEKS test site by clicking on the ALEKS icon or link on your CSUF student portal. Once logged into the portal, search on the left menu under “more apps” or enter ALEKS in the search box.
  • More information on the ALEKS placement assessments can be found here https://www.fullerton.edu/math/resources/aleks.phpOpens in new window

If you have any questions before we meet for orientation, please feel free to email our Chemistry advising email: chemadvising@fullerton.eduOpens in new window . Please include your name, major, and campus wide ID (CWID – 9 digit number) in the email with your question(s). This information will also be available on the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry CANVAS site.