Chemistry
Recent News
Solar energy storage exhibit opens at UM Museum of Natural History
This interactive exhibit in the "People and the Planet" gallery outlines storage options and tells the story of the McCrory group's research on chemical storage methods
McNeil Lab: team recycles previously unrecyclable plastic
Report in Nature Chemistry on a way to chemically recycle PVC into usable material and use the phthalates in the plasticizers as the mediator for the chemical reaction
Undergraduates
How do I choose a major?
All prospective students are encouraged to visit us to learn more about the majors and minors we offer. Depending on your current interests and plans after your undergraduate degree will help us determine the best major for you. Staff and faculty advisors are available to answer your questions by appointment or during our open advising hours.
How do I declare?
Once you have decided on what major or minor you would like to declare, you should schedule an appointment or come to our open advising hours.
You should have a major GPA of at least a 2.0 to declare a major (prerequisite courses for the major are included in the GPA calculation). Be sure to meet with a major advisor early in your career to discuss the program and your plans.
How Do I Request a Major/Minor Release?
You should schedule an appointment or come to our open advising hours to meet with a major advisor to have your major or minor release submitted. If all requirements have been completed, you can email chemundergrad@umich.edu and releases can be done through email.
Quick Links for Undergraduate Concentrators
Applying to the Chemistry Department
We strive to support our students and faculty on the front lines of learning and research and to steward our planet, our community, our campus. To do this, Chemistry needs your support.
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Contact Information
We are available to help you! Student Services and Admin Staff are working a combinaton of in person and remotely. Schedule a meeting, chat, or communicate with us via email depending on your needs. Detailed contact information is at the link above.
- Undergraduate Student Services: chemUndergrad@umich.edu
- Graduate Student Services: chemGradServices@umich.edu
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