Undergraduate Student Life

Welcome to Chemistry!

To help our majors get off to a strong start, we offer a first-year chemistry orientation course, Careers in Chemistry (CH 220, 1 cr), and for transfer students, Transferable Professional and Scientific Skills for Chemists (CH 320X, 1 cr). Both courses link new chemistry majors with experienced peer mentors, including discussions with chemistry researchers and graduate students, to explore real world opportunities in science. Also we offer a select section of general chemistry lab, CH 271, just for chemistry majors to help you network with other chemistry majors.

Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society

Our Chemistry Club, or SAACS, is all about having fun with chemistry while gaining a greater understanding of science and exploring the mysteries of chemistry. If you are interested in chemistry, or just like blowing things up and lighting things on fire, then the Chemistry Club just might be what you are looking for.

Triple Point

Whatever phase of your education you're in, you're welcome. The Triple Point is a resource for Undergraduate Chemistry students. A quiet study space to connect with other undergraduates studying chemistry. The Triple Point is located in Gilbert 018 and is open all hours that Gilbert Hall is open.

Student Resources

Oregon State provides numerous student resources, covering student well-being to career development and academic support. Our department has also collected a list of relevant information to help new and transferring chemistry majors succeed.

Are you a new or transferring chemistry student?

Explore OSU's resources for academic, emotional and physical wellbeing

OSU student experiences

Whether you’re looking for your next adventure or just looking to belong, we’re excited to welcome you to our big Beavs community. Oregon State has a huge variety of student experiences waiting for you, and the OSU Experience site will connect you to resources for achieving community, maintaining well-being and finding a future career:

Community

Connect with others and engage in what you’re passionate about: student clubs and organizations, Craft Center, diversity & cultural engagement, Living-Learning Communities, student government, Greek life, intramurals and sports clubs, Orange Media Network, Beavs Volunteer, Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL), Adventure Leadership Institute

Well-Being

Stay healthy, active and involved: 24/7 mental health support, physical activity guides, wellness coaching, Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), the Learning Corner, financial education, ombuds office, Beavers Belong Support Network, Mind Spa, accessible transportation and safety

Career

Start making your dream career a reality: Career Development Center, undergraduate research information, internship opportunities, hands-on learning resources, one-on-one support, career fairs and events, online tools

Learn all about OSU experiences and resources

Find your place at Oregon State

33 science clubs

For all majors, focuses, and interests

400 student organizations

Sponsored, voluntary and department organizations

7 cultural centers

Build deeper community on campus

Finding life balance

The College of Science strives to promote a healthy student community, especially among first-year students who may be struggling to find their place on campus. OSU offers many resources to help build a healthy community for its students, including outreach programs for a variety of college health issues. Many of the programs target the most common concerns and interests facing college students.

Remember that you are not alone! There are many people here to help.

Explore wellness resources to balance mind and body

Connect with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)