<p>okay, i know i could probably figure this out on my own, but im kind of drawing a blank here. i cant remember what i read and im too lazy to go through the paperwork i already packed ( one more day guys - eeeps ).</p>
<p>when it comes to the 120 unit cap: does this mean we cant graduate with more than 120 units total, or does this mean that we can't have more than 120 units PRIOR to our last semester at cal?</p>
<p>i apologize for the lame question. im sleepy. thanks kids.</p>
<p>So does that mean we can graduate with, let's say, 80 units if we take all the classes required by our major as well as fulfill general requirements?</p>
<p>this is my understanding: no, you need at least 120 to graduate. they don't really want you to have over 120 units by the time you are about to enter your last semester. i was asking this question because, after calculating my desired schedule situation for the following few years, i realized in order to take all the classes i would like, i would graduate with over 120 units. you are pretty much required to graduate in 8 semesters, unless you double major and can map out an appropriate plan with your advisor.</p>
<p>true...but some engineering double majors require more than 120 units. For example, ChemE/NE curriculum requires 126 units while EECS/NE requires 123 units. So I guess, there is always an exception to the rule.</p>
<p>yeah, for sure. i think the general theme here is that you must have at least 120 units by graduation. im sure the actual amount differs by program. i'm happy you can go over 120 units though, and that this unit cap only applies before your last semester. i have too many darn interests to leave cal without taking a few classes way outside my concentration.</p>
<p>i think i heard the same thing as everyone else is hearing that 120 units is the minimum amount needed to graduate. if you are double-majoring, you must have no more than 136 units upon graduation. bear in mind that this does NOT include AP test credits. im not quite sure if it includes transferred credits from community colleges for summer courses though.</p>
<p>So the average number of units/ Semester = 15, no summer courses.That's fair enough.
How about credits during studying abroad? how do they count the units between universities ? Just as normal?
If someone does 20 credits/semester+summer school, 120 is 3 full years !!!</p>
<p>that is true....but to enroll in 20 units...you would have to petition and it is always not guaranteed. I assume that if you do bad while taking a 20 unit load the first time, they won't generally approve of it again.</p>