This should be taken between the junior and senior years or during the first two quarters of the senior year. This experience may be performed on campus, or at a research university in a summer program. Students may elect to earn Chm495 credit for this activity. Students should be prepared to take the physical chemistry sequence. This requires that calculus be taken during the freshman year, and physic during the sophomore year.
Most students choose to begin their chemistry during their freshman year.
The passing score will be at or above the 40th percentile of the national norms for these exams or at an appropriate levels, as determined by the Chemistry Department, based on accumulated data of the performance of LaGrange College Students on these exams. The results which are in the best interest of the student will be used. The student must attempt a retest at least once a quarter until successful completion of the exam. In the event that a student needs to stand for an exam for a second, third or final time, evidence of adequate preparation must be presented. Re-examination cannot be scheduled earlier than two weeks following the previous exam.