Student Resources
We are committed to student success and providing resources to help our undergraduate students navigate the chemical and biomolecular engineering curriculum. Learn more information about opportunities and supplies furnished by the department and our generous donors to help you attain your goals during your time at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign—and beyond.
ChBE Tutoring Program
The ChBE Tutoring Program, sponsored by Shell, provides peer tutors to help our undergraduate students master core course material in an open, informal setting.
“We are grateful to Shell for providing this tremendous resource for students to complement discussion sections and TA office hours,” said professor Paul Kenis, director of the School of Chemical Sciences. "Our alumni have shared that this program helped them succeed in our chemical engineering program.”
Fall 2024 Courses with Tutor Support:
- CHBE 221 Principles of CHE
- CHBE 321 Thermodynamics
Learning Centers
ChBE Learning Centers
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers several Learning Centers for undergraduate student use. Instructions for requesting technical assistance for the Learning Centers are posted on the wall; laminated instruction cards are also provided for each computer workstation.
308 Noyes Lab features 12 computers, two printers, study areas, and whiteboards.
211 Noyes Lab includes eight workstations and one printer.
Undergraduate students receive a $30 credit to print up to 300 pages per semester at these facilities. If you print more than 300 pages, a charge of $0.10/per page is applied to your student account at the end of each semester. You may check your print count at any time and as often as you need; open the shortcut on the Desktop called “PaperCut Balance” and log on with your NetID and password.
Chemistry Learning Center (CLC)
The Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) is a centralized location where all undergraduates enrolled in a general chemistry course can receive help with homework, meet with teaching assistants and connect with other students taking the same courses. Teaching assistants are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday to provide walk-in assistance with introductory chemistry courses. They look forward to serving you!
Career Services
SCS Career Services
The School of Chemical Sciences Career Services office seeks to provide guidelines, resources, and opportunities to School of Chemical Sciences job seekers to help them achieve their career aspirations relevant to their academic interests and to facilitate and support connections between employers and those job seekers. Whether you are seeking a career in industry, higher education, or seeking to gain practical experience through a summer or semester internship, or co-op, we can help.
- Career advising
- Academic and industrial job search coaching
- Résumé/CV and cover letter assistance
- Mock interview program
- Professional development workshops
Download SCS Career Services Brochure
Grainger Engineering Career Services
Engineering Career Services (ECS) in the Grainger College of Engineering provides students and employers with career management services. Skilled at working with highly qualified students and maintaining strong ties with companies, ECS helps you explore careers and get connected with your dream companies. Whether you are beginning to research internships or are seeking a full-time job, the ECS team is your career search partner.
The Career Center at Illinois
The Career Center provides all Illinois students collaborative and innovative programs, services, and resources focused on career and professional development that educates and empowers them to become thriving professionals in the global community. The Career Center serves all students. in addition to career services staff in many colleges and departments—this network of Career Services offices actively collaborates to provide the best possible services to all University of Illinois students. The Career Center is nationally recognized for excellence in career services that empower students to connect their “Illinois experience” with their future aspirations.