Welcome to the Chemistry Undergraduate Program! The Chemistry Department offers a Bachelor of Science, and Minor in Chemistry. All degrees are certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). ACS certification ensures a rigorous, broad-based program for a student interested in pursuing career as a scientific professional. In addition, students may opt to switch to the joined B.S./M.S. program their junior year.
A Day in the Life – Chemistry at CSU
Follow Dylan – one of CSU’s chemistry students – in and around campus on an average day.
From accelerated master’s courses, finding community in the Adult Learner Veteran Services space, undergraduate research in Amy Prieto’s on campus lab, a department lecture series, and underwater hockey to cap it all off, Dylan’s day shows all the amazing opportunities the Department of Chemistry has to offer.
Why Study Chemistry
The study of chemistry prepares students for a variety of careers, and the undergraduate program at Colorado State University has been designed to give graduates the background necessary to enter any one of these interesting and exciting areas.
Chemists are employed in a wide array of professional fields in private industry, government, and education. Chemists work in research, development, analysis and testing, consulting, industrial quality control, environmental resource management, and forensics.
Principal employers are petrochemical firms, biotechnology firms, consumer chemical firms, environmental testing laboratories, agricultural companies, governmental regulatory agencies, governmental and educational research laboratories, and manufacturing firms.
Participation in internships, volunteer activities, or cooperative education opportunities is highly recommended to enhance your practical training and development.
Recent Colorado State University B.S. chemists with research experience have been very successful securing jobs in the chemical industry with competitive starting salaries.
Graduates who continue on for advanced studies can obtain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.
Accelerated MS Program in Chemistry
For more information please go to our Accelerated Master’s Program page.
Chemistry Study Abroad Program
Overview of studying abroad for Chemistry majors
Recommended CNS Programs Abroad
Getting started for an education abroad
Meet with the Education Abroad staff
Financial information for education abroad
- To schedule an appointment to discuss how your financial aid can support your education abroad, click the links below to see available times to meet virtually with an advisor for financial aid and education abroad.
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- Cyndi Merris, Financial Aid Coordinator for Education Abroad: Check Appointment Availability
- Evelyn Martinez, Financial Aid Counselor for Education Abroad: Check Appointment Availability
- If you are unable to schedule an appointment based on the times available, please email specialprograms@colostate.edu.
Cultural Resource Centers
Key Advisor – Carlos Olivo-Delgado
Office: Chemistry A104
Phone: 970-491-0722
Email: colivo@colostate.edu
Current Students:
Please send an email. Include date and time when you are interested in an appointment. Drop in hours also available below.
Drop In Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday, 9am – 11am MT, Chemistry A104
No appointments needed
Prospective Students:
Please send an email. Include date and time when you are interested in visiting our department and your contact information.
Student News
Jan. 21 is National Squirrel Day: Learn fun facts about our favorite critters
In honor of National Squirrel Appreciation Day on Jan. 21, two CSU squirrel experts shared some fun facts based on their research.
Q&A with Statistics Alumna Ellie Martinez
CSU Alumna Ellie Martinez shares her experience as a statistics student and how her time at CSU has helped her post-grad.
Tracking student comprehension: How a CSU professor’s research could improve STEM education for nonmajors
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Professor Aaron Sholders sat down with CSU Source to discuss research he spearheaded that aims to develop a formal assessment instrument to measure learning outcomes in biochemistry and microbiology.
Eugene Chen elected as Fellow to National Academy of Inventors
University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen has been elected as a fellow to the National Academy of Inventors in 2025 – one of the highest professional honors a faculty member can receive.
