Student Resources

Undergraduate Student Handbook- a resource information to students of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Online General Catalog- for university policies, procedures, and requirements. Catalog sections include informationi related to general requirements for a bachelor's degree, general education, and major requirements.

Campus Academic Advisement Report (CAAR: Here's How)- students may view completed or not completed requirements.

Tips and Advice on Being Successful in Chemistry Class

Orientation Sessions- given to new students, freshmen and transfer students. See this powerpoint for the most recent orientation session.

Graduate Student Handbook

M.S. in Chemistry and Biochemistry Degree Completion Requirements 

Graduate Resource Center- for academic support, professional development, and community-building opportunities in a space dedicated for graduate students.

Graduate Student Research- grant funding opportunities, grant proposal process, and other student research resources.

Graduate Thesis, Project, and Dissertation Guidelines

GRC Workshops- culminating experience workshops, thesis formatting submission, preparing for the comprehensive exam, application workshops, and more.

JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

HEALTH CAREERS ADVISEMENT OFFICE 

  • The Health Professions Center aims to provide resources and support to mobilize Cal State LA's student body to successfully enter health professions schools and go on to serve in communities.

Contact and Location:
King Hall, A Wing Room 340
323-343-4269
E-mail: oaruoma@calstatela.edu

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (ASBMB)

CHEMICAL & ENGINEERING NEWS (C & EN) JOB ADS (JFK Library subcribes)

SCIENCE TEACHING- Once a student graduates with a B.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry, additional training is needed to become a science teacher:

OTHER SCIENCE EDUCATOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

SCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR has several resources for career exploration:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA OCCUPATIONAL GUIDES:

CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY CLUB INFORMATION

Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Diversity Fellowship- for graduating students interested in clearn energy.

For university forms (e.g., name change and other personal information forms, add drop, withdraw, repeat, and other enrollment forms, grading, transcripts, appeals, graduation application and worksheets, diplomas, and change graduation term), please visit University Registrar Forms.  

For course overlap, course overload, and undergraduate travel support, please visit College of NSS Student Resources

Typically Offered Courses (updated March 2024)

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From technology loan programs, well-being resources, to basic needs assistance, the Dean of Students Resources for Essential Needs provides opportunities for students to engage in meaningful experiences that promote a sense of community and belonging on and off campus.

Financial Aid and Scholarships is dedicated to assisting current and prospective students pursue their education at Cal State L.A. by awarding scholarships, federal and state grants, and other aid to assist with educational costs. Find out about the different types of scholarship and aid and student employment programs available.