Transfer Planning for Chemistry, B.S.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
________ (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
________ (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): CHE 477 Advanced Lab I |
________ (GE & major required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
_______ (GE required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 115 Precalculus |
_______ (GE required, prerequisite) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): PHY 201 Principles of Physics I (4 cr.) AND |
_______ (GE & major required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
___________________ |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
___________________ |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
___________________ |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
___________________ |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable) |
_______ Level I (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.) AND |
__________________ |
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CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.) |
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CHE 300 and 303 Organic Chemistry I and lab (4 cr.) |
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CHE 302 Organic Chemistry II AND CHE 304 Organic Chemistry II lab (4 cr.) |
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MAT 121 Calculus A AND MAT 122 Calculus B OR |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Chemistry
School of Arts and Sciences
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Chemistry
Learn chemistry by doing it in state-of the-art labs using the same tools professional's use. Work side-by-side with a faculty mentor as you engage in original research. Student research is a signature strength of our chemistry program.
Career Potential
- Industrial chemist
- Health professions
- Research scientist
- Consultant
- Patent attorney
- State and federal agency scientist and policy maker
What Will I Learn?
- In recent years, student researchers have explored
- Nanotechnology
- Polymer Chemistry
- Chemical Biology and Organic Synthesis
- Groundwater Contamination and Molecular Synthesis
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.