Student Resources
Advanced Placement
Students may receive advanced placement for General Chemistry lecture (and laboratory) courses by three methods:
By AP Scores. Entering students who receive a score of 5 on the CEEB Advanced Placement Test in chemistry receive 6 units of credit, 3 units each for Chem 103 and 104. Entering students who receive a score of 4 on the Advanced Placement Test in chemistry receive 3 elective units for Chem 103. Units for Chem 103 or 104 do not replace Chem 111A or 112A and a student who receives a 4 or 5 must complete Chem 111A and 112A before enrolling in Chem 261. As with all students who have taken a challenging high school chemistry course and wish to do so, these students may take the chemistry placement exam during Orientation Week.
By I B Scores. Entering students who receive a 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate Exam receive 6 units of elective credit. These units do not replace Chem 111A, 151, 112A, or 152.
By Department Exam. The placement examination for Chem 111A, 112A, 151, and 152 will be given by the Department of Chemistry during Orientation Week. Students who pass the Chem 111A/112A placement exams will receive 3 units of credit each for Chem 111A and Chem 112A and 2 units each for Chem 151 and Chem 152. A student who passes placrment exam and received credit for Chem 111/112/151/152 may then take Chem 261 after consultation with their advisor. This consultation is necessary to ensure that the freshman student is aware of, and prepared for, the workload involved, and the time management necessary, for the Chem 261 sophomore-level course. Students must inform the departmental secretary in McMillen 525 of their plans to take the placement test (5-6530).
Handicapped Students
Services for students with hearing, visual, orthopedic, learning, or other disabilities are coordinated through the Disability Resource Center (314-935-5970). Since information about a student's disability is not obtained in the admission process, handicapped students must voluntarily identify themselves to this office in order to obtain services. To the greatest extent possible, handicapped students are integrated as equal members of the total student population. Services provided for handicapped students may include (but are not limited to) readers, note takers, special parking, tutoring, counseling, appropriate academic accommodations (e.g., alternate testing conditions) and referral to community resources.
Chemistry Employment
Limited part-time employment opportunities for undergraduates are occasionally available within the Department. These include positions as laboratory and storeroom technicians, clerical support, exam graders, and teaching assistants in the undergraduate laboratories. Occasionally, summer positions are also available. Further information on employment may be obtained from the department administrative officer, Dr. Edwin Hiss, in McMillen 519.
Those seeking employment are encouraged to use the Career Center and Human Resources Office on the Hilltop and also to contact directly the Personnel Office at the Medical School.
Other resources:
Several career centers exist on campus to help students find part-time work, summer employment, internships, and full-time permanent jobs. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with career services as soon as they are comfortably settled into their freshman year.
The Student Health Service is an on-campus facility which provides immediate care and treatment for illness or injuries and can assist with other aspects of medical care. Students do not need to make an appointment for the general clinic.
The International Office provides social, cultural, and academic support, English Language instruction, and information on governmental regulations for international students. It also works to facilitate cross-cultural understanding within the University and St. Louis area.
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) is a great place to learn how to get involved. OSA keeps a comprehensive list of all student organizations and contact names, maintains a calendar of events, and can help you start a new group.
The Office of Residential Life functions as a part of the total educational program and is dedicated to the growth and development of each resident student. The Housing Office is responsible for providing on-campus living spaces. It can answer questions about billing, mail, and many other aspects of life on campus.
The Scheduling Office provides assistance to student groups and faculty with planning and scheduling spaces for meetings, activities, and events in Washington University common areas. It is also responsible for the University Calendar.
During their stay at the university students sometimes get very concerned about how things are going in their lives. The Student Counseling Service provides a variety of personal and group services to enable students to understand and deal more effectively with such times.
Cornerstone: Center for Advanced Learning
The Student Educational Service provides a variety of services and resources for undergraduate students who may need or desire assistance in achieving maximum academic success. The program also helps students obtain a well rounded learning experience through involvement in diverse social and cultural activities. Disability Resources Office is also a part of Cornerstone.