For Students

Chemistry students at UNC Asheville have access to the following resources

Undergraduate research opportunities

Many of our faculty undertake research involving undergraduate students during the year and over summer.  Contact individual faculty members to learn about their research programs and get involved.  Through the Undergraduate Research Program at UNC Asheville you can apply for research funding.

Student Members of the American Chemical Society 

UNC Asheville's Chemistry Students Club is affiliated with the American Chemical Society, and is a part of the Western Carolinas local section of ACS and you have the opportunity to join as a student member and take part in National Chemistry Week, Chemists Celebrate Earth Day, Science Olympiad and more.  See Dr. Heard for details on ACS and the Chemistry Students club.

Upcoming WCACS events

There will be a summer meeting of the Western Carolinas ACS Local Section - check back soon for details

The Chemistry faculty at UNC Asheville provides the undergraduate student with an individualized experience, thanks to small class sizes and small student-teacher ratios. Every student's needs and expectations are met, and personally assigned research projects help apply his or her knowledge of chemistry with analytical lab experience. I feel my education and future is in good hands with this department. Charlotte Bissette, Class of 2013

Peer tutoring is available for the following Chemistry courses

General Chemistry (CHEM 111, 132, 145, 236) - tutoring in 123 Zeis Hall

• Monday and Wedneday  7 - 9 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday  12:15 - 1:30 p.m.

Organic Chemistry (CHEM 222, 231, 232)

• Monday and Wedneday  7 - 9 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday  12:15 - 1:30 p.m.

Chemistry Scholars Program:  Scholarships for Chemistry Majors

UNC Asheville was awarded an S-STEM grant by the National Science Foundation in 2011, which provides scholarships for students majoring in Chemistry.

For more information and an online application, go to the Chemistry Scholars webpage.  Please contact the Faculty Project Manager, Sally Wasileski, for more information.