The Research Authorization Form must be completed by ALL undergraduate students who are conducting research in the Department of Chemistry, regardless if you plan to volunteer, be paid, or obtain credit.
Please complete the form below AFTER you find a research group, but BEFORE you start conducting research in the laboratory. A new form must be completed and submitted before the Add deadline for any given semester, for all new and current undergraduate researchers.
Please visit the Office of the Registrar’s Dates & Deadlines page to confirm the course enrollment deadlines for the semester.
1. Complete Your Research Authorization Form
Spring Semester Research Authorization Form
Deadline for Spring 2026: January 28, 2026 at 1pm
Spring Undergraduate Chemistry Research Authorization Form
After completing the survey linked above, your research authorization form will be emailed to you with instructions on how to complete and submit the form.
Winter Research Authorization Form
For any research activity between December 18, 2025-January 19, 2026
Winter Undergraduate Chemistry Research Authorization Form
After completing the survey linked above, your research authorization form will be emailed to you with instructions on how to complete and submit the form.
2. Submit Your Research Authorization Form
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why was my research authorization form not approved?
Please check your research authorization form for the following:
- Selected a course with desired number of credits hours and semester information
- Included professor’s, mentor’s, and lab’s chemical safety officer information
- Listed clear weekly dates and times that equals the number of hours required per week
- Write a clear project description that includes the chemistry that you will study or use in your research
- Get a physical signature from your research professor and mentor
FOR RETURNING RESEARCHERS ONLY: Please make sure you have completed safety training. Your enrollment will be delayed until it is completed.
Why have I not received permission to enroll yet?
Please allow at least 2 days for the Office of Undergraduate Research to review your form. Once your form is approved, it will be sent to the Undergraduate Chemistry office, who will send you an email with directions to enroll.