First Year Resources

Chemistry courses to start the journey

Major Pathway

Interested in learning more about the chemistry courses you will be taking your first year? You have come to the right place! During your first year you will be taking an introductory chemistry course in both the fall and spring. However, if you think you may want to eventually become a chemistry major you should check out this link to view any additional courses you can take your first year to make your journey as smooth as possible! 

Course Syllabi

If you are interested in viewing the syllabi for the first year general chemistry courses or a complete list of chemistry courses at Haverford, follow this link to see it all!

Chemistry Student Group Guide

"The purpose of this Student Guide is to provide tips, resources, and advice from upperclassmen who have taken introductory chemistry to underclassmen. We aim to lessen the stress of navigating intro chem culture/classes/labs and making chem opportunities more accessible to students wanting to explore becoming a TA, getting to research, etc.. Becoming involved in the chemistry department shouldn’t be a hard or mysterious process!"

Check it out here!

need help in general chemistry? 

Textbooks and Study Materials

Don't worry, you are not alone! Chemistry is hard and we are here to help make it easy for you. If you are taking a general chemistry course and want find a few text books and websites to help you understand or study the material, look no further! Here is a list of resources that have been helping Haverford chemistry students for the last decade. 

Help from Peers, TAs and more

Additionally, the chemistry department and Haverford provide many resources to help you learn, study and master chemistry. Follow this link to see resources from TA question sessions to student led writing centers.

Beginning Research

Finding a Lab

If you are interested in being exposed to chemistry research early, feel free to check out our research page and follow the link to a detailed guide of the different research areas of each faculty in the chemistry department. If you see a certain lab group that you want to join, reach out and ask if you could join. Some spots fill up quickly, so the earlier you reach out the better!

Additional Resources

Chemistry Jobs at Haverford

Interested in working in the chemistry department? Look here to find all you need to know about these jobs, from being a TA, to a grader, to even a paid researcher!

Technology Resources

There are many programs and applications that can help you throughout your journey taking chemistry courses. For a complete list of these programs, click here. 

Mental health Resources

Additional resources on mental health can be found here. 

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Click this link to learn about the Haverford Chemistry Department's anti-racism initiatives.