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How do I declare my major?
To declare a major in the Chemistry Department (BMS/MET/CHM/CHS/INS) please go through the
College of Arts and Sciences website: http://www.cas.usf.edu/declare.
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I want to change my major, what do I do?
It is NOT required that you make an appointment or see a chemistry advisor before declaring
your new major. To change your major within the College of Arts and Sciences go to
http://www.cas.usf.edu/declare.
If you are changing from chemistry OR to a major OUTSIDE of the College of Arts and Sciences,
please fill out this form: USF Declaration of College (PDF).
Follow the instructions on the form.
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Should I choose a minor?
Minors are not required for any student. Since they are optional, students may choose any
minor that interests them. Most minors consist of 18 to 24 hours of course work and do not
require a declaration. Sometimes minors help students when they need additional upper-level
hours that are not science courses to balance their schedule. Nearly every class is
upper-level and many of them are online.
Minors that require a declaration:
Languages - World Languages Department
Business - College of Business
Fine Arts - College of Visual and Performing Arts
Minors that are popular with Pre-health professions students:
Public Health - College of Public Health
Business - Very relevant for pre-dental and pre-pharmacy - College of Business
Psychology - Department of Psychology
Behavioral Healthcare - Florida Mental Health Institute at USF
*Note: You cannot major and minor in the same department, i.e., it is not possible to major in BMS and minor in Chemistry.
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How do I declare a double major or dual degree?
If you are interested in double majoring between two Colleges (i.e. Chemical Engineering &
Mathematics or Accounting & Public Relations, etc.), DO NOT complete
the online declaration of major. Please complete this form (PDF) and turn it in to BEH 201; or fax it to
(813) 974-4075.
A student at USF may receive two baccalaureate degrees provided he/she meets University graduation
requirements for both degrees. In addition to the minimum 120 semester hours that apply toward the
first degree and include at least 60 semester hours from a baccalaureate institution, the student
must also earn at least a minimum of 30 semester hours in on-campus USF undergraduate courses that
will apply toward the second degree. The student must also meet the requirements of the college
awarding the degree and the residency requirement.
For more information please see the catalog: USF Ungergraduate Catalog
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Can I double major in BMS and Chemistry?
NO, you CANNOT double major within the Chemistry Department since there is too much overlap of courses.
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Can I double major in Biology and Chemistry?
Students are permitted to double major with Biology and the MET major or any of the Chemistry B.A. or B.S.
majors. Students may NOT double major in Biology and BMS or INS because there is too much overlap between
the two degrees.
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How do I leave or drop my CAS major?
If you are interested in changing your major to another College (i.e. Pre-Education, Accounting,
Engineering, Undecided, etc.) do not complete the online declaration of major.
Please complete this form (PDF) and turn it in to BEH 201; or fax it to (813) 974-4075. You do not
need to meet with an advisor in the Department of Chemistry in order to change your major.
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Who advises me for my major and minor?
The Chemistry Advisors are located in CHE 208 and they advise all students with declared majors in
Biomedical Science, Medical Technology, Interdisciplinary Sciences, and Chemistry; and those students
pursuing a minor in Chemistry.
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A student already graduated from an accredited four-year institution must earn a minimum of an additional 30 semester hours of USF undergraduate courses to apply toward his/her second baccalaureate degree. Students must also meet the University's regular graduation requirements, as well as the requirements of the college awarding the degree and the residency requirements.
For a second degree/post-baccalaureate in Biology, please visit the Biology webpage: Biology Post-Baccalaureate Program
Who do I contact for information regarding USF Chemistry Department Graduate Degrees?
Please contact Adrienne McCain
Office: (813) 974-4550, CHE 203A
Email: amccain@cas.usf.edu
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How do I find out my NetID and USF ID?
1. To get your NetID, go to University Network Access
or Information Technology.
2. To find your USF ID, go to the OASIS Login screen, and enter your SS# as your User ID.
This will allow you to log in and see your USF ID:
OASIS.
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How do I apply for graduation?
You apply for graduation by filling out the following form from the Registrar's Office website and
submitting it to the College of Arts and Sciences in BEH 201. Please be aware of the application deadline
listed at the top of the application:
Bachelor's Degree Application (PDF).
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How do I register for the Graduation Ceremony/Commencement?
You can register for Commencement here: Tampa Commencement
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How do I contact a professor?
If you know the professor's name, you can use the e-mail search. You can find the e-mail search by going
to the USF homepage, clicking on Our Students, and clicking on E-mail Search on the right-hand column, which
will take you here: USF Directory. Contact
information for Chemistry faculty members can be found on our
faculty webpage.
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How do I use grade forgiveness?
You must retake the same course at USF in order to use grade forgiveness. Once you complete the course for
the second time, and the grade has posted, you can submit a
Grade Forgiveness Form (PDF). Take the form to the Registrar's Office for it to be
processed. Once it has been processed, the original grade will show as a grade forgiven grade, and the new
grade will calculate into your GPA and show on your transcript. It is highly recommend that you meet with an
advisor before you decide about grade forgiveness to make sure it is in your best interest. For the official
USF policy on grade forgiveness, please click here:
Official USF Catalogue.
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How many times can I use grade forgiveness?
You only have 3 opportunities at USF for grade forgiveness, and they are best to be used for courses that count
in your Major GPA.
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If I take the same course at another school, can I use grade forgiveness?
You cannot take the course at another institution and use USF grade forgiveness.
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How do I join the Honors College?
For students entering USF in the Fall 2008 or later semesters as first year students, the general criteria
for admission to the Honors College are: A 3.8 weighted high school GPA and one of the following:
a.) A 1300 or higher SAT score OR b.) A 30 or higher ACT score.
For students entering the Honors College as transferring/continuing students, the general criteria are:
3.5 cumulative college GPA with at least 45 college or university level credits.
The Honors College website is http://honors.usf.edu/.
The Honors College email address is contactus@honors.usf.edu.
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What if I plan to transfer and want to earn my AA Degree?
USF does not grant a degree in Associate of Arts. Please visit this link for more information:
Official USF Catalogue.
The Transitional Advising Center (SVC 2011) officially evaluates student records before awarding the AA certificate.
You will need to complete this form and return it to SVC 2011 by the appropriate date to earn the certificate:
Associate in Arts Application (PDF).
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For more links and student resources particular to Chemistry Department majors, please visit the CHEMADVISING Blackboard organization. If you are not a member of the organization, please email chemadvising@mail.usf.edu to request to be added. Be sure to include your full USF email address and your U# in the email.
Chemistry Department Advisors:
Melissa Cahu De Lima, Caroline Joy, LaToya Lee, Christina Nelson &
Clara Ohannes
http://chemistry.usf.edu/undergrad
Email: chemadvising@mail.usf.edu
Biology Department Advisors:
Patrice Fischer & Autumn Mueller
http://biology.usf.edu/ug/
Email: bioadvise@cas.usf.edu
Science & Health Professions Honors Students:
Juliet Hill
http://www.honors.usf.edu
Email: jghill2@honors.usf.edu
Non-Science Majors with Pre-health Professions Track:
Brandon Kroll & Dr. James
http://www.cas.usf.edu/health_professions
Email: healthprofadvise@cas.usf.edu
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Who are my Chemistry Department Advisors?
If you are majoring in Chemistry (CHM), Biomedical Sciences (BMS),
Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences (INS), or Medical Technology (MET), your
advisors are Melissa Cahu De Lima, Caroline Joy, LaToya Lee, Christina Nelson,
and Clara Ohannes.
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How can I make an appointment to see my Chemistry advisor?
If you are a current USF student, please use the
online scheduling system. If you are a former or
prospective student interested in one of our majors (Chemistry, Biomedical
Sciences, Medical Technology, or Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences), please
click here to make an appointment.
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Do I have to be declared in the Chemistry Department in order to meet with
a Chemistry Advisor?
If you are still officially declared in another department, but you intend to
change your major to CHM, BMS, INS, or MET, you may make a 30 minute
appointment with an advisor.
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How can I change my advising appointment?
You must first cancel, and then reschedule, your appointment using the
E-Scheduler. Please email us at
chemadvising@mail.usf.edu, as
far in advance as possible, if you are unable to keep your appointment. You
can then reschedule your appointment online.
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When is it recommended that I meet with a Chemistry Department
Advisor?
It is recommended that you meet with your advisor at least once per
semester, prior to registration for the following semester in order to
ensure that you are completing major requirements and, if applicable,
pre-health professions requirements. Since there are only 5 Academic Advisors
and close to 4,000 majors in the Department, it is imperative that you PLAN
AHEAD for success!
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I am not yet admitted to USF. Can I meet with a Chemistry Department
Advisor?
Please click here to schedule a 30 minute appointment. You can
also come to walk-in advising, which is available on certain days. Please
verify walk-in availability for a specific day by looking at the monthly
calendar here: Walk-ins.
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What do I do if I receive an error message when trying to schedule an
appointment online?
If you are blocked due to cancellations or missed appointments, please send
an email to
chemadvising@mail.usf.edu
(from your USF email address) stating the
reason(s) you could not make your appointments, with your full name and U#.
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What if my major is not within the Chemistry Department? Who should I
contact for advising?
Follow the links below to find the college of your major.
What is a course evaluation and how do I know if I need one?
A course evaluation is needed to determine if a course from another
institution transfers as equivalent credit for a specific USF course. At least
a course description, and sometimes a syllabus, is necessary for a course
evaluation to be completed.
For the Chemistry Department course evaluation form and information please visit our website for detailed instructions: Course Evaluations & Permits. Contact the Chemistry Main Office at 813-974-2144 if you cannot find answers to your questions on our webpage.
For Biology Department course evaluation form and information, go to the
following site:
Biology Course
Evaluations.
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How do I do cross-enrollment or transient study, and what is the difference
between the two?
Cross-enrollment means that you are simultaneously enrolled in at least 6
hours at USF and any number of hours at another institution. Transient study
means you are attending another institution without enrolling at USF for an
entire semester. The forms for cross-enrollment and transient study are on the
Financial Aid website.
Who signs my Cross Enrollment/Transient Form?
Lower Level General Education Courses and Any
Non-Science Courses
If they are lower level general education courses, they should all be approved
by an advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure they transfer back
as an equivalent USF course. Your completed form should be submitted to the
College of Arts & Science in BEH 201, along with this required
cover sheet (PDF).
The fax number for the CAS office is (813) 974-4075. If you have questions
about turning it into their office call: (813) 974-6957.
Lower Level Science Coursework and All
Chemistry Courses
You can drop off the form in the Chemistry Main Office, CHE 205. The hours are
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Make sure your name, U#, the host
institution (where you are taking the course), course prefixes, course
numbers, course titles and credit hours are filled in. We will complete the
course equivalencies. Typically the form should then be ready for you to pick
up within two business days.
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Does my Financial Aid cover courses at another school?
You should double-check this with your financial aid counselor to make sure
that your courses are covered by financial aid. With regard to USF
scholarships, you must check with your scholarship administrator directly to
make sure they will accept the credits.
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I want to take the next course at USF, do I need a permit?
Due to Chemistry and Math Department policies, if you cross-enroll at another
institution, you will have to wait until you have earned a final grade in any
chemistry or math courses before those respective departments at USF will give
you a permit for any chemistry or math course. For more information, please
visit our permit webpage:
Course
Evaluations & Permits.
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I am confused about the General Chemistry
course listing! Do I have to go to the class all of those times?
Example:
|
Full Term |
AS |
CHM |
80105 |
CHM 2045 |
002 |
Class Lecture |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
No |
Open |
MWF |
8:35am-9:25am |
CHE |
100 |
The General Chemistry sequence is comprised of two distinctive course meeting
times:
Lecture – this meets 3 times/week and you are expected to attend
each time. For example: MWF 8:35 AM – 9:25 AM.
Exams – these are approximately 4 times per semester and you only
attend at this time on exam days. For example: W 7:35 PM –
9:45 PM (The exam time is listed twice because there is more than one exam
room, in class you will be given your exam room assignment).
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I am confused about the Organic Chemistry
course listing! Do I have to go to the class all of those times?
Example:
|
Full Term |
AS |
CHM |
80159 |
CHM 2210 |
001 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
No |
Open |
MWF |
10:45am-11:35am |
BSF |
100 |
The Organic Chemistry sequence is comprised of three distinctive course
meeting times:
Lecture – this meets 3 times/week and you are expected to attend
each time. For example: MWF 10:45 AM – 11:35 AM.
Discussion – this is once per week and you are expected to
attend each time. For example: T 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM.
Exams – these are approximately 4 times per semester and you only
attend at this time on exam days. For example: M 7:35 PM – 9:45 PM.
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I am confused about the Organic Chemistry
Lab listing! Why are there two times listed
and two different places?
Example:
|
Full Term |
AS |
CHM |
80174 |
CHM 2210L |
002 |
Lab |
Organic Chemistry Lab I |
2 |
No |
Open |
12:55pm-4:45pm |
NES |
229 |
The Organic Chemistry Lab sequence is comprised of two distinctive course
meeting times:
Lab Lecture – this meets once a week in a lecture hall, and you
are expected to attend each time. For example: T 12:30 PM –
1:20 PM.
Lab – this meets once per week for three hours and fifty minutes
in one of the organic chemistry laboratories, and you are expected to
attend each time. For example: M 12:55 PM – 4:45 PM.
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What if a class that I need is not appearing on the class schedule
search?
There are two reasons why a class would not appear on the class schedule
search:
(1) The class is closed.
(2) The class is not being offered that semester.
Examples: CHM 2045, 2046, 2210 and the
labs are generally offered each semester (although the number of available
lectures and labs will vary from semester to semester). CHM 3120C and CHM
3610 & 3610L are offered only during the fall and spring semesters.
CHM 4130C and CHM 4410 are only offered in the fall. CHM 4131C, CHM 4411,
CHM 4412, & CHM 4611 are only offered in the spring.
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What if a class that I need is closed?
If a class that you need is closed, you can consistently check on the OASIS
class schedule search for an open seat, as students will drop courses for
various reasons up to the first week of classes. During the first week of
classes, you can attend each section of the class that you need that fits with
the rest of your schedule and try to add the class if seats become available.
There is no administrative override for a closed course. If an electronic
waitlist appears on the course, you should add yourself to the waitlist to
increase your chances of obtaining a seat. If no wait-list option appears this
means there is no wait-list for this course.
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Can my advisor add me into a closed class?
No. Advisors are unable to register students for a closed course.
What is a permit and how do I know if I need one?
A permit is an electronic approval that indicates to OASIS that a student may
register for a course. When the computer cannot recognize a pre-requisite
(such as a course from an out-of-state or 2-year institution) on a
student's record, he/she cannot register for those courses. The permit
will allow the student to register for those courses.
Permit information can be found here:
Course Permits.
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What if I want to take more than 18 credit hours per semester?
To take more than 18 credit hours during a semester, you need to get approval
by filling out this form and submitting it to the College of Arts & Sciences
Undergraduate Advising Office (BEH 201) or faxing it to (813) 974-4075. If you
have a GPA below 3.0, your academic advisor will need to sign the form before
you submit it:
Overload Approval Form (PDF).
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What do I do if there is a time conflict with two courses I want to
take?
There is a Time Conflict form you can take to each instructor. If both
instructors agree to the time conflict, they will sign the form. After you get
both signatures on the form, you can turn it in to either department for the
override. If one of the courses is a Chemistry course you can bring the
completed and signed form to Roberto Averganzado, the Academic Program
Specialist in the Chemistry department, CHE 203B, and he will issue the permit.
The form is available here: Time Conflict Form (PDF).
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There is a hold noted on my OASIS account. What does this mean?
Please see the Holds Page for all of your questions regarding AA, AP, AR, CC, IM/MH, MJ, OB
or CLAST (TS, TC, TL) holds: Hold Information.
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What if I need to add/drop a course and it is after the add/drop/withdrawal
deadline?
Simply submit all of the following forms via email and in pdf format to
casarc@cas.usf.edu (full submission
direction are below):
The forms can be found on the Registrar's Website:
Remember, submitting a petition does not guarantee
approval, and you may be required to see a college representative before
your petition can be presented to the committee.
Reasons a late drop would NOT be approved:
For more information, please visit
Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies.
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What if I need an academic plan because I am on Final Academic Probation or
have been academically dismissed?
You can petition to be readmitted into USF after being academically dismissed.
Submitting a petition does not guarantee approval and you may be required to
see a college representative before your petition will be reviewed by the
committee.
You will need to submit all of the following forms via email and in pdf format
to casarc@cas.usf.edu (full submission
directions are below):
All students petitioning for readmission are required to meet with a college
representative. This can be accomplished either with an office appointment or
by registering for and attending a readmission counseling session. Students
submitting other types of petitions may be required to meet with a college
representative before their petition will go before the committee. Students
will be notified if they are required to meet with a college representative
via their USF email address. Questions
regarding ARC petitions can be sent to
casarc@cas.usf.edu.
Pending approval, to return into the same major, advisors will make an
academic plan for academically dismissed students to submit to the Academic
Regulations Committee. The best way to take care of this is to set a 30-minute
appointment to see an advisor.
The forms can be found on the Registrar's Website:
For more information, please visit this website: Office
of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies.
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How Do I properly submit an ARC Petition?
Your completed Academic Regulation Committee (ARC) petition must be scanned
and saved in a single Adobe PDF document and sent to
casarc@cas.usf.edu. Please retain your
original copy and save the e-mail record that you have sent the petition.
Free scanning services are available in the Library Computer Lab, Marshall
Student Center Computer Lab (first floor), SCA 216, & ENB 118.
The College of Arts and Sciences will not accept incomplete petitions –
you should have all supporting documentation sent directly to you and include
it when you scan your petition. Remember that submitting a petition does not
guarantee approval and you may be required to see a college representative
before your petition can be presented to the committee.
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What if I need an academic plan because I am on Final Academic Probation
or have been academically dismissed?
You can petition to be readmitted into USF after being academically dismissed,
to late add a course, to late drop a course and to register late for classes.
Submitting a petition does not guarantee approval and you may be required to
see a college representative before your petition will be reviewed by the
committee.
All students petitioning for readmission are required to meet with a college
representative. This can be accomplished either with an office appointment or
by registering for and attending a readmission counseling session. Students
submitting other types of petitions may be required to meet with a college
representative before their petition will go before the committee. Students
will be notified if they are required to meet with a college representative
via their USF email address. Questions regarding ARC petitions can be sent to
casarc@cas.usf.edu.
Pending approval to return into the same major, advisors will make an academic
plan for academically dismissed students to submit to the Academic Regulations
Committee. The best way to take care of this is to set a 30-minute appointment
to see an advisor.
For more information, please visit this website:
Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies.
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Academic grievances are clearly defined by the University's policy
(Student Academic Grievance Procedures). It is not, for
example, any general student complaint.
The complaint must be academic in nature. More specifically, that “a
claim that a specific academic decision or action that affects the
student's academic record or status has violated published policy and
procedures, or has been applied to the grievant in a manner different from
that used for other students.” The “burden of proof”
will be on the student when challenging the decision, action or grade assigned
and has the burden of supplying documentation that proves that the
instructor's decision was incorrect. All parties are expected to act in a
professional and civil manner. Please be sure to review your class syllabus,
as this will be evaluated during the academic grievance process. In addition,
please note that the academic grievance process is not one that will occur
immediately, as each step in the process can take up to approximately three
weeks to complete.
Below is an overview of the academic grievance process: