Chemistry Transfer Students

Transferring to Winona State University from a community or technical college to major in a chemistry program can be seamless if you plan correctly.

The Transfer Pathways Major Maps to can help you plan your semester schedules at WSU

• ACS Chemistry Major Map (PDF)
• Environmental Chemistry Major Map (PDF)
• General Chemistry Major Map (PDF)
• Materials Chemistry Major Map (PDF)

Below are some items to keep in mind while planning for your transfer to a WSU chemistry program:

• To earn a degree in a chemistry program, you must take chemistry courses during each of all four years
• Finishing in two additional years is possible if majors’ chemistry courses have been completed before transferring
• Ideally, a transfer student will have two years’ worth of chemistry classes completed before transferring- one year of general chemistry and one year of organic chemistry
• It is possible to graduate in two years if only one year of general chemistry has been completed but the final two years will be more challenging

Recommended courses prior to transfer to Winona State University:

• Principles of Chemistry I & II (CHEM 212 and 213)
• Principles of Organic Chemistry I & II (CHEM 350 and 351)
• Calculus I and II (MATH 212 and 213)
• University Physics I and II (PHYS 221 and 222)

The following table references the courses at some common two-year institutions that would be equivalent to the aforementioned courses for transfer to WSU’s Chemistry Program.

Information about additional programs can be found at Transferology.

Many two-year institutions offer chemistry courses that are not equivalent to the majors’ courses required.

Two-Year Institution Course Equivalents

If you have questions please contact the Department of Chemistry.

You can also get more information about transferring to Winona State University from the Admissions Office. They can help you with a WSU Transfer Coursework Action Plan that you will find useful in transfer planning.