On Oct. 11, a select group of prospective graduate students will arrive in Madison for the first Chemistry Opportunities (CHOPs) preview weekend. During the program, participants will interact with faculty, staff, and current graduate students in an informal setting. The program will also allow participants to explore the Department of Chemistry facilities, the UW-Madison campus, and the city of Madison in hopes that the diverse group of CHOPs participants will apply to the graduate chemistry program for the 2013-14 academic year. This program is supported by a grant from the Dow Chemical Company.