Canadian Society for Chemistry Student Accreditation

The Canadian Society for Chemistry is a community of Canadian-based chemists with a vision of "advancing the chemical sciences for the benefit of all." The CSC is organized by the Chemical Instittute of Canada (CIC). They host in-person and virtual conferences annually, certify chemical technologists, and accredit university programs among other things.

The University of Guelph offers the following programs with CSC accreditation:

• B.Sc. CHEM
• B.Sc. CHEM-C
• B.Sc. BPCH
• B.Sc. BPCH-C

All students graduating* from an accredited program are eligible for a complimentary CSC Young Professional Membership. This membership provides many benefits including discounted rates for conferences, premium insurance rates, as well as access to student-specific events, mentorship opportunities and more. 

Upon graduation, you can access your membership here: cheminst.ca/student/csc

*Students who graduate from one of the listed programs in 2020 or later can access the membership