Individuals with at least the equivalent of the B.A. degree in chemistry may be admitted to the Graduate School as candidates for the M.S. degree. The department admissions committee makes admission recommendations to the chairman. The applicant's letters of recommendation, and academic programs are also considered. Students with bachelor's degrees in fields other than chemistry may be admitted to pursue graduate chemistry studies, but they must make up background deficiencies, usually by taking undergraduate coursework. A few partial teaching assistantships may be available to qualified applicants for the academic year or during the summer.
Preference is given to Ph.D. students in the awarding of teaching assinstantships.
Availability of research assistantships depend on the research project in which the student is involved. Outstanding performance in recent undergraduate course work. Satisfactory performance in standardized placement examinations. These examinations are given twice a year, approximately one week before the beginning of the Fall and Winter Semesters. Successful completion of assigned course work.