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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry First Semester Blueprints

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

When planning your first semester...

  • Students should register for a minimum of 14 credits and no more than 16.
  • All First-Year students are required to take First Year Seminar their first term. This is a required course, and each section focuses on a different topic for students to explore.
  • Science labs meet approximately three hours once a week. As you arrange your class schedule,  consider the meeting times of labs first, then design the rest of your schedule around them.
  • Students who have earned AP, CLEP, or IB credit should refer to the information provided here:  AP, CLEP, IB Credit.
  • You can view the most up-to-date version of the schedule of classes by accessing The View.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry department will host two pre-registration advising sessions via Zoom in the days leading up to new student registration. Sessions will be held:

You are encouraged to log into these sessions to discuss any questions you might have about the registration process, and the choice of your courses for your first semester at Messiah University.