College of Arts & Sciences
Incoming Students
Freshman Chemistry Registration
Chem 1211K is the prerequisite for all Chemistry and Biology courses at Georgia State University. To register for Chem 1211K you must take the Chem 1211 Preregistration Test, or have earned a score of 2 or higher an the AP Chemistry exam, or have passed a similar college-level course at another institution.
Undergraduate Advisement
As soon as you decide that you will be a chemistry major your should come to see a departmental advisor. Freshman and sophomores (under 60 hours) should see Dr. Davon Kennedy (Davon@gsu.edu; 404-413-5530), Mr. Brett Bender (jbender2@gsu.edu; 404-413-5565) or Dr. Doyle Barrow (dbarrow@gsu.edu; 404-413-5490). This advisement is in addition to any advisement by the honors program or academic advisement.
Students over 60 hours must see Dr. Barrow (dbarrow@gsu.edu; 404-413-5490) to plan the junior and senior year coursework. Many courses at the 3000/4000 levels have limited offerings so students who do not get advisement at 60 hours are much more likely to delay their graduation by a semester or more. Dr. Barrow has a sign-up sheet for the current week outside his door. Availability of appointments does vary from semester to semester.
Pre-medical or pre-dental student should also speak with Dr. Keith Pascoe (chekop@langate.gsu.edu; 404-413-5536), the pre-medical and pre-dental advisor.
If you plan to apply to the Georgia State University graduate chemistry program see the Graduate Coordinator, Will Lovett, for requirements (chemgradstudent@gsu.edu: 404-413-5525). If you are planning to apply to a graduate program elsewhere, you will be working with your research advisor.
Undergraduate Coordinator
Mr. Brett Bender is happy to address any concerns you may have regarding our undergraduate programs.
Brett Bender
Phone: 404-413-5565
Fax: 404-413-5505
Office: 619-A Kell Hall
Email: jbender2@gsu.edu
Graduate Coordinator
Mr. Will Lovett is our representative for all questions and concerns about our graduate Masters and Doctorate programs.
Will Lovett, MS
Phone: 404-413-5525
Fax: 404-413-5505
Office: 518-F General Classroom Building (across from Chemistry Office)
Email: chewtl@langate.gsu.edu