荔枝视频

Organic Chemistry

Chemist in LabSatisfy your Organic Chemistry Requirement
in Just 10 Weeks this Summer!

Many pre-professional students are required to take two semesters of organic chemistry with a lab. The College of Continuing and Professional Education at 荔枝视频 offers 10-week intensive on-campus summer classes that satisfy this requirement.

Why should I take condensed organic chemistry classes at 荔枝视频?

Historically, students have performed better in this focused lecture/lab class environment in the summer, rather than taking these classes with a full course load during a traditional academic year.

The 荔枝视频 College of Continuing and Professional Education has offered the program since 1977. Students from colleges all over Southern California and the US have taken these courses and transferred the credits to their university.

In addition, the classes help prepare students for the MCAT and DAT exams.


Important Notes:

  • In-person registration is not available for these courses.
  • We recommend all activated students register online via My荔枝视频 to avoid extended phone wait times.
  • REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 AT 8:00 AM PT FOR STUDENTS WHOSE HOME CAMPUS IS NOT 荔枝视频 WILL BE DROPPED!
  • If you are registering for a Lab OR Lecture section ONLY, you MUST register via phone; you cannot register online for a single Lab or Lecture section.
  • Only one student may register per phone call.

Admitted 荔枝视频 students may register beginning Monday, March 16, 2026 at 8:00 am PT.

Students from other schools may register beginning Monday, March 23, 2026 at 8:00 am PT.

Registration Instructions

To start the Registration process, choose your student type (荔枝视频 or Non-荔枝视频) and READ AND REVIEW the Instructions below:

Registration Process for 荔枝视频 Students ONLY

Registration Process for 荔枝视频 Students:

  1. On Monday, March 16, beginning at 8:00 am PT, login to and register for your course(s).
    If you need assistance, call the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741, Option 1.
    (DO NOT attempt to enroll in a class prior to the Monday, March 16 at 8am timestamp; all enrollments received before that time will be CANCELLED!)

  2. After you receive your course registration confirmation, login to your course content on , or access Canvas through .
    Be aware that your course access may take 24鈥48 hours after registration for Canvas activation.

鈿 Once registered, we encourage you to STAY IN YOUR ENROLLED section. As demand is VERY HIGH, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to hold your spot if you change from one course section to another, and you may risk losing your enrollment altogether.

For questions, email: ceereg@csudh.edu or call 310-243-3741 (Option 1).

Registration for Non-荔枝视频 Students

Registration Process for Non-荔枝视频 Students:

  1. If you are interested in joining an Organic Chemistry class as 荔枝视频, call the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741, Option 1 for assistance.

  2. After you receive your course registration confirmation, login to your course content on , or access Canvas through . Be aware that your course access may take 24鈥48 hours after registration for Canvas activation.

鈿 Once registered, we encourage you to STAY IN YOUR ENROLLED section. As demand is VERY HIGH, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to hold your spot if you change from one course section to another, and you may risk losing your enrollment altogether.

For questions, email: ceereg@csudh.edu or call 310-243-3741 (Option 1).

Registration Process for Non-Students with Newly Activated Accounts

Registration Process for Newly Activated Non-荔枝视频 Students:

If you need assistance, call the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741, Option 1.


鈿 Once registered, we encourage you to STAY IN YOUR ENROLLED section. As demand is VERY HIGH, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to hold your spot if you change from one course section to another, and you may risk losing your enrollment altogether.

For questions, email: ceereg@csudh.edu or call 310-243-3741 (Option 1).
* Prices subject to change at any time.

Scheduled Organic Chemistry Classes:

Organic Chemistry IOrganic Chemistry IILab ILab听 II

Organic Chemistry I Lecture 鈥 CHE 300 (on campus)

3 units
Prerequisite: CHE 112 or 1 year of general chemistry; concurrent enrollment in 301L
A detailed study of organic molecular structure, reaction mechanisms stereochemistry, and synthesis with emphasis on aliphatic and aromatic systems.

Dates: 5/19/2026鈥6/23/2026
No Class: Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day Holiday)
Days: Mon + Tue
Time: Morning (9:00am鈥11:20am PT) + Afternoon (1:00pm鈥3:20pm PT) *
Location:
Fee: $954
Instructor: A Thangavel
Section: 71
CN: 38442
* Both morning & afternoon required

鈥 Organic Chemistry I Lab 鈥 CHE 301L (on campus)

1 unit
Prerequisite: CHE 112 or 1 year of general chemistry; concurrent enrollment in CHE 300
Basic experimental techniques of organic chemistry. Eight hours of laboratory per week.

Dates: 5/26/2026鈥6/29/2026
No Class: Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day Holiday)
Days: Mon + Tue
Time: 5:30pm鈥9:30pm PT
Location:
Fee: $425 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A Laradji
Section: 71
CN: 38444

Dates: 5/27/2026鈥6/24/2026
Days: Wed
Time: 8:00am鈥5:00pm PT
Location:
Fee: $425 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A Laradji
Section: 72
CN: 38445

Dates: 5/26/2026鈥6/29/2026
No Class: Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day Holiday)
Days: Mon + Tue
Time: 5:30pm鈥9:30pm PT
Location:
Fee: $425 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: J Hathaway
Section: 73
CN: 38446

Dates: 5/24/2026鈥6/21/2026
Days: Sun
Time: 8:00am鈥5:00pm PT
Location:
Fee: $425 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: J Hathaway
Section: 74
CN: 38447

Organic Chemistry II 鈥 CHE 302 (on campus)

3 units
Prerequisites: CHE 300 and CHE 301; concurrent enrollment in CHE 303L
Continuation of CHE 300 with emphasis on the chemistry of organic compounds containing oxygen and nitrogen.

Dates: 6/29/2026鈥7/28/2026
Days: Mon + Tue
Time: Morning (9:00am鈥11:20am PT) + Afternoon (1:00pm鈥3:20pm PT)
Location:
Fee: $954
Instructor: A Thangavel
Section: 71
CN: 38443
* Both morning & afternoon required

Organic Chemistry II Lab 鈥 CHE 303L (on campus)

1 unit
Prerequisite: CHE 112 or 1 year of general chemistry; concurrent enrollment in CHE 302
Preparation of organic compounds and qualitative organic analysis.

Dates: 6/30/2026鈥8/3/2026
Days: Mon + Tue
Time: 5:30pm鈥9:30pm PT
Location:
Fee: $425 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A Laradji
Section: 71
CN: 38448

Dates: 7/1/2026鈥7/29/2026
Days: Wed
Time: 8:00am鈥5:00pm PT
Location:
Fee: $425 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A Laradji
Section: 72
CN: 38449

Dates: 6/30/2026鈥8/3/2026
Days: Mon + Tue
Time: 5:30pm鈥9:30pm PT
Location:
Fee: $425 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: J Hathaway
Section: 73
CN: 38450

Dates: 6/28/2026鈥7/26/2026
Days: Sun
Time: 8:00am鈥5:00pm PT
Location:
Fee: $425 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: J Hathaway
Section: 74
CN: 38451

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Last Updated: 2/17/2026
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I'm a student at another college/university. Do 荔枝视频's Organic Chemistry courses qualify to meet my school's requirements?

You will need to ask your home campus to verify that our courses meet their requirements. However, our courses do qualify students to meet the needs required by most medical schools!

I attend a college/university that uses the quarter system. What are the expected dates so I can confirm the Organic Chemistry class schedules don't overlap my own courses?

Organic Chemistry classes are typically scheduled between late-May (after the Spring term officially ends) and mid-August (the last day of the Summer Sessions term).

I am a high school student; can I enroll in 荔枝视频 Summer Organic Chemistry classes?

Unfortunately, no... Organic Chemistry classes are not open to high school students.

How do I complete the course listing area on the interest form?

Be sure to provide the Department/Section number, the 5-digit Course #/CN, the Course Title, and the Units; if you are requesting a Lab, you can provide Alternate CN numbers for your 2nd or 3rd choices (for example, if you prefer to take the Lab on the same day as the main course, but want to provide your preference for other lab sections in case your first choice is already full).

Organic Chemistry Pre-Registration Form Sample

After submitting the interest form, is my spot in the class guaranteed?

Completing the form indicates your interest in registering for courses but does not guarantee a spot. Enrollment is offered on a first-come, first-served basis once registration opens. The interest form process helps streamline registration for non-荔枝视频 students by providing an opportunity to register online.

I submitted the interest form and submitted it a while back... When will I receive an answer?

All Non-荔枝视频 students who successfully completed and submitted the pre-registration form to the CCPE Registration Office Dropbox will first receive an auto-response from Dropbox for receipt of the form.

You should expect to receive an additional response (either an instructional email or other correspondence) from the CCPE Registration beginning Friday, March 20. If you have not received a response by Monday, March 23 at 8am, please contact ceereg@csudh.edu.

If a class reaches capacity, is there still a chance to enroll?

Once a course reaches capacity, registration closes and enrollment is no longer available.

Since 荔枝视频 students can register before non-荔枝视频 students, will there still be space when registration opens for non-荔枝视频 students?

Yes, courses typically do not fill up with 荔枝视频 students alone. Many non-荔枝视频 students successfully secure spots, though classes do fill very quickly once registration opens for non-荔枝视频 students.

When registration opens, can I enroll online via My荔枝视频 and call in to try to reserve a spot?

No... Please use only one method, as attempting to enroll via multiple methods may result in duplicate registrations, potentially blocking enrollment for other students and increasing the risk of cancellation of any enrollment you may have already secured.听

I have been waiting on the CCPE Registration Office phone line for quite a while now. How long does it take to get through?

We anticipate a very high call volume on the first day, but please BE PATIENT... If you are on hold and hear the rotating messaging, please STAY ON THE LINE. That means you are in queue! If you hang up and call back, you may risk waiting even longer to get through.听

I have received my student account information and got logged into My荔枝视频... But I get an error when trying to connect to Canvas! What do I do?

If you are new to 荔枝视频 and have successfully logged into My荔枝视频, congratulations!听

Please be aware that for Non-荔枝视频 students, your accounts were created within the last 24-48 hours of your activation; Canvas access does not occur until at least 24 hours AFTER your student account has been activated.

Additionally, the Organic Chemistry faculty have provided some insight: the course content is not available to students early when we are still several months ahead of the course start dates; courses expect to be available after the Spring Break week.

Please feel free to return to this FAQ over the next few weeks for status updates as they are made available.听


Additional Information

Course Tuition Total

The cost for the lecture course is $954. The cost for the lab course is $425, plus an $80 lab fee. The total cost is $1,459.

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. If you need payment assistance, contact the CCPE Registration Office directly.听

Course Prerequisites

If you have questions about course prerequisites, please email:听
Dr. Arumugam Thangavel 鈥 athangavel@csudh.edu

Student Housing Information

If you live outside of the Los Angeles area, and need housing for the program, please contact 荔枝视频 Conferencing for information.

Note: 荔枝视频 is NOT responsible for accommodations before or during Organic Chemistry classes during the summer term. Seeking accommodations in nearby hotels is recommended.

Class Attendance

Classes will begin on time, as scheduled, and late or lack of participation for accommodation issues may affect the students鈥 learning outcomes.

Lecture classes are in person, are NOT recorded, and active participation is REQUIRED.

Parking Information

Summer Parking Permits are $10/day, are required for on-campus parking, and can only be purchased in-person at the Campus Cashiers Office. Cash, checks, or money orders are the only accepted forms of payment. For additional information, please visit 荔枝视频 Parking.

Drop Procedures

Students cannot drop Organic Chemistry courses themselves in the My荔枝视频 student portal.听

In order to be dropped, please EMAIL the CCPE Registration Office at ceereg@csudh.edu to be released from a course.听

Please be sure to include your full first and last name, 荔枝视频 Student ID, and lab/lecture course number/information you wish to drop.

Financial Aid

If you are a 荔枝视频 student, you may be eligible for financial aid for this program. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Non-荔枝视频 students are not eligible for 荔枝视频 financial aid.

Online Student Access

Most 荔枝视频 courses, whether on campus or online, utilize our Canvas听LMS (online learning management system) platform. In addition, to be able to participate in online courses, students may need to use the Zoom videoconferencing system, which is accessed through the course's LMS.

How to Access Courses Online (including Zoom and system requirements) 鈻


Open Academic Programs听

Students who may need to take both Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry can take them concurrently. Please visit the individual program pages below: