About Us

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UCSC is an inclusive, supportive, and innovative community whose common goal is to create new chemical knowledge and to mentor the best and brightest students who will define the next frontiers of chemical science. As chemistry is central to modern science and is crucial to creating new knowledge and improving human experiences, we are committed to delivering quality education in our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and to groundbreaking research in biomedical and materials science.

Contact & visitor information

Office hours & location
Monday–Thursday
9:00 AM–12:00 PM,
1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Physical Sciences Building, Rm 230

Looking for someone specific in the office?

Monday
Alissa-Graduate Program Coordinator
Katie-Department Assistant

Tuesday
Katie-Department Assistant
Marla-Undergraduate Advisor

Wednesday
Marla-Undergraduate Advisor
Melissa-Undergraduate Advisor

Thursday
Alissa-Graduate Program Coordinator
Katie-Department Assistant

Friday
Office closed, employees working remotely

Contacts
Email: chemreception@ucsc.edu
Advising Email: Chemistryadvising@ucsc.edu
Phone: (831) 459-4002
Fax: (831) 459-2935

Mailing address
University of California, Santa Cruz
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

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