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Effective with the Summer of 2006, the following conditions will be applied to students seeking to change their major into chemistry, double major or double degree in chemistry, or remain in chemistry beyond the first year.

To Remain A Chemistry Major

Students must maintain a 2.00 GPR overall and in chemistry courses. First year students must have received credit for either Math 151 (4) or 171(4) and Math 152 (4) or 172(4) with C’s or better in both courses by the end of the first calendar year after enrollment at A&M. Students who have completed only Math 151(4) or 171(4) by the end of the first calendar year may remain in the program if they earned a B or better in one Math 151(4) or 171(4) and are enrolled for Math 152(4) or 172(4) in the following semester.

To Change Your Major into Chemistry at Any Time

Students who wish to change into chemistry after beginning A&M in another major must have an overall GPR of 2.5 or better and a 2.5 or better in chemistry and math courses and have credit for CHEM 101/111(4) and CHEM 102/112(4) or equivalent and MATH 151(4) or MATH 171(4) with a C or better in all chemistry and math courses.

To Seek A Double Major or Double Degree in Chemistry

Students must have an overall GPR of 3.0 or better, at least a 3.0 in chemistry and math courses, and have completed CHEM 101/111(4) and CHEM 102/112(4) or equivalent and MATH 151(4) or MATH 171(4) before this paperwork may be initiated.

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