Chemistry | UCB Study Abroad

The College of Chemistry has provided information for students who plan to study abroad. Review your department’s responses to the Major Advising Questionnaires below, then contact the department directly with any additional questions.

Advising Resources

Study Abroad for Chemistry Majors (PDF)

Study Abroad Information on the Chemistry Website N/A

Chemistry Advising Contact Information

Berkeley Programs Questionnaire

Does your department currently sponsor a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program?

No.

Do any courses offered on a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program currently satisfy requirements within your major?

No.

UCEAP Programs Questionnaire

What is the maximum amount of major credit given for courses taken during UCEAP? Is this maximum calculated by number of courses or by units of credit?

There is no maximum.

Does your department maintain a list of courses previously awarded credit on UCEAP and/or a list of pre-approved courses for UCEAP programs? How do students access this information?

Not currently, but coming soon. In the meantime, please contact the undergraduate adviser for more information.

Does your department have a 4-year or 2-year plan available to students that incorporates semester or year-length study abroad? How do students access this information?

No

What is the process in your department to have courses evaluated? What materials must be submitted? What is the timeframe for response?

Students must submit a syllabus to the undergraduate adviser. The course will be evaluated by the Undergraduate Dean or the Professor that teaches the course. The timeframe for response can be 1-2 weeks.

Are students in your department able to undertake a senior honors thesis the semester following UCEAP participation?

If students are graduating and have 8 units of Honors Research they may submit an Honors Thesis.

Does your department calculate UCEAP grades into departmental GPA?

Yes.

Are UCEAP grades counted towards departmental honors?

Yes.

If you represent a department which teaches foreign language, does your department award major credit for the courses taken during the Intensive Language Program (ILP) portion of the UCEAP program?

NA.

Does the undergraduate adviser sign the UCEAP academic planning form, or must a faculty adviser sign?

The undergraduate adviser.

Does your department place Academic holds on declared majors prior to each registration period? If yes, what is your departmental policy on releasing advising holds for students currently abroad on UCEAP (e.g. is advising possible via email, skype, etc.)?

Yes. We can release holds by advising via email, skype, etc.

Do you have any department specific advice for students participating on a UCEAP program in their last term at Berkeley?

Students should meet with the undergraduate adviser for a degree check to ensure they are on track for graduation.

Independent Programs Questionnaire

Have any Independent programs been approved by your department and the Study Abroad Advisory board for credit in the major?

No.

Are there any pre-approved courses for your major from other UC summer abroad programs (UCLA, UCD, etc.)?

No.

What is the process to have a course from an Independent study abroad program evaluated for your major?

Students must submit a syllabus to the undergraduate adviser. The course will be evaluated by the Undergraduate Dean or the Professor that teaches the course.