<p>How hard will an internal transfer be from computer science ( College of Natural Sciences) to Computer Engineering in Cockrell for an international student?</p>
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<p>@Pinata:- I wish we could swap places with each other 
lol</p>
<p>I am just curious. Why do you think that you were accepted to your second choice major. Did your essays reflect that you were more suited for engineering?</p>
<p>Can I ask why CE instead of CS?</p>
<p>Its probably because I have more inclination towards engineering. I want to study computer software too, but I want to keep hardware as my main focus. In my opinion computer engineering serves my interest better as it allows me to take CS electives at the same time. Also I am immensely passionate about physics. </p>
<p>I know its too early to form such strong opinions as I have yet to enter college. Yes, I want to experiment with classes in both majors to once again evaluate which ones serve my interests and talents better. But along with that I want to have assurance of being able to transfer in the major I like - that being said, I am ready to work hard to maintain a solid gpa. </p>
<p>However there is a texas state law that says “Ninety percent of the internal transfers must be Texas residents. There is a 10% limit on non-residents(OOS and international) due to Texas state law.”</p>
<p>So I wanted to have opinions of other students who have been in my shoes before. </p>
<p>Also @eaglemom10, may I ask what was your son’s first choice major. If my memory serves me right, he was admitted to CS and that was his second choice major. How is he taking this situation?</p>
<p>Son’s first choice was Math. After the visit with the advisor, Rob, in CS who said double majoring in math and CS was a “breeze” and probably the easiest combo, son is feeling A-OK. The department head sat down at our table at lunch. He advised my son to not make any college major decision now. He said, just come, take some classes in CS and Math, and see how things go for you. </p>
<p>Also, some of the CS students in the discussion panel said that in the companies where they interned there wasn’t a distinction between CS and CE in work assignments after college. However, they made it clear if you like math more, you will like CS program more. If you like physics more, you will enjoy CE more. So, sounds like you are on the right track. </p>
<p>I’d recommend you call the CS advisor, Rob, before you make any decisions. He seemed very frank and honest and seems to want the students to do what they love. I think he’d give you the straight scoop. </p>
<p>Best wishes!!! Trust me, call Rob Poynor. Very personable guy.</p>
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<p>Thankyou eaglemom10 for sharing that information with me. I highly appreciate it :-)</p>
<p>I have no idea… my essays had nothing to do with academics, or at least I don’t think they did. I even applied to turing scholars and DS honors.</p>
<p>Same situation here. Got in to CS, wanted to get into Mech Engineering. Still thinking about transferring after my first year.</p>
<p>@Jettski - Are you a Texas Resident?</p>