A successful and productive advising/mentoring relationship involves collaboration between the advisor/mentor and the student. The advising/mentoring relationship should allow the student to meet academic degree requirements and gain relevant experiences outside of the classroom.

Learn more about the advisor-advisee relationship and how to find your advisor.

UConn's Academic Calendar lists important dates related to course registration, form deadlines, and more.

View the current UConn Academic Calendar.

The College of Liberal Arts and Science requires the completion of 12 credits of related upper division (2000 level or higher) courses outside of a student’s major.

Math 2110 and 2410, which must completed by all chemistry majors, fulfills 7 of the 12 related credits. An additional 5 credits will be needed. The list below includes all of the currently approved related courses. A student may still petition to take a course that is not on the list by submitting a request to the Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Leadbeater, at nicholas.leadbeater@uconn.edu.

Related Courses for Chemistry

• Biology
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB): 2208, 2244, 3221, 3247, 3254, 4215, 4248,
  • Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB): All 2000 or higher level
  • Physiology and Neurobiology (PNB): 2250, 2264, 2265, 2274, 2275, 3251, 3260, 3262, 3263
• Computer Science (CSE): All 2000 or higher level
• Earth Sciences (ERTH): All 2000 or higher level
• Engineering (ENGR): All 2000 or higher level
• Marine Sciences (MARN): 4030W, 4050W, 4060
• Mathematics (MATH): All 2000 or higher level except 2720W, 3794
• Nutritional Sciences (NUSC): 3235, 4236
• Physics (PHYS): All 2000 or higher level
• Statistics (STAT): All 2000 or higher level
• Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems (SPSS): 2100, 2500, 3081, 3090, 3094, 3210, 3230, 3240, 3250, 3420, 3810, 3820, 3830, 3840, 3990, 3995, 3999, 4210, 4994

• BA Final Plan of Study Form
• BS Final Plan of Study Form
• Example: Four Year Schedule Outline

• CLAS Academic Services Forms
• Declare a Major or Minor in Chemistry
• Office of the Registrar Forms

Students seeking additional academic guidance and support are encouraged to contact their course instructor or teaching assistant (TA) directly. Instructors may offer office hours to review a specific concept, and can also suggest supplemental learning resources and opportunities.

Instructor contact information can be found in your course syllabus and in our chemistry faculty directory.

UConn and the Chemistry Department offer various group or individual tutoring options.

Chemistry Club

The UConn Chemistry Club — known well as the “Chem Club” — offers tutoring immediately following their weekly meetings. Contact uconnchemclub@gmail.com for more information.

Private Tutors

During the Fall and Spring semesters, a list of course tutors will be available following the 10th day of classes. Students seeking a private tutor may contact chemstudentadmins@uconn.edu to request the appropriate list. Private tutoring lists will only be provided to UConn students currently enrolled in that course.

These tutors work as paid tutors, and all arrangements are made directly between the student and the prospective tutor.

Q Center

The University of Connecticut's Quantitative Learning Center (Q Center) provides direct assistance to students via peer tutoring, review sessions, and the creation of innovative learning tools.

The Q Center offers free tutoring and academic support for the following Chemistry courses:

• CHEM 1124Q
• CHEM 1125Q
• CHEM 1126Q
• CHEM 1127Q
• CHEM 1128Q
• CHEM 1147Q
• CHEM 1148Q

Visit the Q Center.

Learn more about the many ways that UConn can help to support you and your goals:

• Academic Achievement Center
• CLAS Academic Services Center
• Dean of Students
• Center for Career Development
• Center for Students with Disabilities
• Institute for Student Success
• Student Health and Wellness