Two-Year/Community College Students

If you are taking chemistry at a two-year college, you are in good company. According to a National Science Foundation report, more than 40% of students earning bachelor’s or master’s degrees in science and engineering have attended a two-year college. Plus, a separate study from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that over 40% of students enrolling in a two-year college do so with the express goal of acquiring or improving job skills.

Whether you are planning on pursuing a bachelor’s degree or a job (or both), the following resources can help.

• Financial Aid Opportunities
  Get a start on financing your education or paying for meeting travel.
• Transferring Colleges
  Get tips and information on transferring from a two-year college to a four-year institution or other college.

• Careers and the Chemical Sciences 
  Read profiles of different chemistry-based careers to find the one that's right for you.
• Internships
  Internships give you valuable work experience, sometimes for pay and/or academic credit. See listings of internships, service learning, and cooperative education opportunities.
• ACS Careers
  Look up career information, learn about workshops and career fairs, search for a job, meet a career counselor, and more! Most services are free or reduced fee for ACS student members.

ACS has many venues for connecting chemical technology students with educators, employers, and technicians.

• ACS Student Chapters
  Participate in a wide range of programs and activities to enhance your college experience and prepare for a successful career.
• Meetings and Conferences
  Attend ACS local, regional, and national meetings to meet chemical professionals and employers, take a short course, or learn about advancements in your field.
• Younger Chemists Committee
  Learn how the Younger Chemists Committee works locally and nationally to address the specific needs of younger and early-career chemists.

• Internet Database of Periodic Tables*
• National Chemical Historical Landmarks
• Nobel Prize in Chemistry*
• Reel Science
• This Week in Chemical History
• What’s That Stuff?

* These resources are external to ACS and are provided for informational purposes only. Listing of a product or service on this website does not constitute an endorsement by ACS.

Is there a resource you would like added to the list? Do you have a question about the resources provided? Contact the ACS Student Communities Office at 2YColleges@acs.org or undergrad@acs.org.