Students may elect a program which will result in a major in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Physics . Approximately 40 percent of the department's graduates continue their education in graduate school. There are nine chemistry faculty who devote themselves to the primary task of teaching undergraduates while conducting significant research. The support staff for the department consists of a Stockroom Manager, a general chemistry prep person, and 1.5 secretaries. Chemistry Club Chemistry Club is a student-run organization which sponsors social events and brings outstanding speakers to campus.
Students have an opportunity to talk informally with professionals in a wide range of careers.
The Department of Chemistry offers a wide array of courses, degrees, and certifications to its students. The selection can be overwhelming, but this page describes all the courses offered, chemistry degree and ACS certification requirements, AP course credits, and possible schedules for entering students interested in majoring in chemistry. The Department of Chemistry's home is Severance Hall, located on the corner of University Street and College Avenue. It was built in 1902, and a complete renovation was completed in August 1999. There are nine summer research positions available in the Department of Chemistry at The College of Wooster for the Summer of 2001.