The Chemistry Department offers students who are struggling in CHM 125 the option to transfer to a lower-level preparatory class during the early part of the semester. This "parachute" option allows students to transfer to CHM 100, which is designed to help them with basic Chemistry principles, Math concepts and study skills. The goal is to help students get ready to take CHM 125/126 in a future semester (typically the next term). There is no lab for CHM 100, and students will drop both CHM 125 lecture and CHM 126 lab.

If you have received an email indicating you are eligible, please meet with your CHM 125 instructor to discuss the parachute option. If you decide to transfer, please fill out the form below. The form indicates what sections of CHM 100 are available this term, and you will need to indicate which section fits with your schedule.

Parachute Form

After your submit the form, the transfer process will be initiated on your behalf. You will not have to follow the normal late add/drop procedure, or fill out any additional forms. You will receive an email when the transfer process takes place. For further information, please contact your CHM 125 instructor, or Prof. Dave Leonard (312 PAD, [email protected], 616-331-3241)