• Complete the ACS-certified degree (BCH) in either the chemistry or biochemistry track
• Maintain a 3.30 GPA in chemistry courses, with no more than one C, and a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Complete one semester of CH 493/494, Honors Research Seminar
• Complete at least one semester of CH 396/398/399. This course must be taken with the same research mentor as the CH 497/498/499 course
• Complete one semester of CH 497/498/499 with a grade of B– or higher. This course would typically be taken in the final semester while writing the senior thesis
• Complete an acceptable senior thesis based on research conducted while enrolled in CH 39X/49X courses
Chemistry Honors Application
Please complete this form to be considered for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Honors Program. Students who complete the requirements below will be recognized as receiving honors in chemistry. Students do not have to be members of the Honors College to receive chemistry honors.