Chemistry Department
Department 3838
1000 E. University Avenue
Physical Science Bldg 204
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-4363
Fax: 307-766-2807
Email: chemistry@uwyo.edu
We are happy to help answer any questions you have regarding our program and beyond! Please use this page as your first stop for information, and contact the Chemistry Department or other faculty members you would be interest in working with for additional information.
Use: This form to change any one or a combination of the following: advisor, major, minor,
option/concentration, college, and/or graduate status. You will be notified by e-mail
or phone when the change has been made.
Why: Unless you keep the advisor initially assigned to you upon admittance into the program,
you will need this form to designate your chosen academic advisor.
Use: This form provides UW and the Chemistry Department an update on your progress towards
your degree.
Why: You cannot graduate without filling out this form. The form must be filled out by
the end of the second semester of your graduate work. Your Program of Study Form
must be filed prior to taking your Preliminary PhD Exam. More information can be
found here.
Use: This form enables you to officially designate your thesis/dissertation committee members.
Why: You need a committee! You cannot have a program of study without a committee to assist
you in planning your program.
Use: This document provides all the information you need for formatting your thesis/dissertation.
Why: Not the most thrilling read, but loaded with important information (e.g., margin and
font requirements, abstract format, etc.).
Use: This document provides UW and the Chemistry Department that you have taken your Preliminary
Exams. It must filed whether or not you pass or fail. The form must be signed by all
members of your committee and should be brought to your Oral Exam.
Why: Once you pass your exam and submit the form, you become an official "PhD Candidate"!
Then you have 4 years from the date of passing to graduate.
Use: The link above provides access to a couple of forms that must be filled out prior
to graduation, deadlines change every semester- so if you are approaching completion
check this site frequently.
Why: You must complete these forms (and of course, pay a few fees) to ensure graduation.
Use: This form will enable you to request that a grade of "I" (incomplete) be assigned
in a specific course. Your request will require approval by the professor of the course.
The form can be completed online and will be sent electronically to the professor.
Why: Due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., medical emergencies, family crisis), and you
feel unable to complete a course by the end of the semester you can request an Incomplete.
If granted, you will have 120 days to complete all course assignments/requirements
(a request to extend the 120 day period to complete the course can also be filed).
Use: This form will enable you to request that the Registrar's Office add, drop, withdraw,
or change the credit hours for a course after the usual enrollment deadlines have
passed. Your request will require approval.
Why: Due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. medical issues) you may find yourself needing
to add or drop a course after the "normal" registration period has passed.
Use: This form will enable you to request that you be allowed to stay in the graduate
program beyond the 6 year time limit. Your request will require approval.
Why: Well, after 6 years you should really be done, but unforeseen circumstance do occur.
Use: This form will enable you to request that you be allowed to stay in the graduate program
beyond 4 years after completion of your Exam. For instructions, see here.
Why: Unforeseen circumstances occur that may delay degree completion.
Chemistry Department
Department 3838
1000 E. University Avenue
Physical Science Bldg 204
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-4363
Fax: 307-766-2807
Email: chemistry@uwyo.edu