In the event that you drop a lab course between the time you check in and the end of the semester, you will still be held responsible for checking out of your locker. The last day to check out of a locker is usually the last day of lab finals, which always occurs before lecture finals begin. These will be explained to you on the first meeting of your lab class. If you do not already own them, you will be required to purchase splash proof goggles and a lab apron or lab coat. The Chemistry Fraternity, Alpha Chi Sigma, will come around to the labs and sell these items or you may purchase them from the Chemistry Department's Storeroom, located in Old Chemistry, Room 104.
Many courses require students to perform research projects.