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 click here.
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
For more information in regard to any restrictions in countries you want to study abroad in, contact Laura Thornes.
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
The Tomoa Skip: CSU researchers analyze the new move that revolutionized speed climbing
CSU undergraduate computer science student Caleb Chou and Department of Statistics Assistant Professor Andee Kaplan recently published a paper in CHANCE exploring the efficiency of the Tomoa Skip, a controversial rock climbing shortcut.
Q&A with computer science and theatre alumnus Robert Longo
Computer science and theatre alumnus, Robert Longo (‘24) discusses how he balanced his creative side with his data-driven aptitude at CSU.
Distinguished Professor Ingrid Daubechies to Speak at CSU Arne Magnus Lecture Series April 17-18
The Arne Magnus Lecture Series invites the public to lecture series by Ingrid Daubechies, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor Emerita of Mathematics. Daubechies is known for her discovery of the Daubechies Wavelet, has been nicknamed The Godmother of the Digital Image and among many lifelong achievements is the recipient of the 2025 National Medal of Science.
The Arne Magnus Lectures are delivered annually by the CSU Department of Mathematics in honor of Arne Magnus, our colleague and friend for 25 years.
Physics researchers discover new Hall Effect, making way for more energy-efficient technology
CSU physics graduate student Luke Wernert and Associate Professor Hua Chen have discovered a new phenomenon that could improve the energy efficiency of electric current-powered devices, such as cell phones, with the help of a new class of advanced magnets.
