Some of the UC are asking to choose a major which is not impacted.
Asian male interested in Comp Science (cybersecurity)
Would it be better opting for alternate major from different college than your primary major ? If so which ones?
All majors related to Comp Sc seems to be impacted .
UC Berkeley:
Starting Fall 2023 applicants can select an alternate major. If interested in applying to a High Demand major, that major needs to be your 1st choice. Alternate majors will be considered in there is room available usually during the waitlist process. UC Berkeley only guarantees review of your primary major.
UC Davis:
Applicants are encouraged to list an alternate major, but not in the
same area as the primary major (e.g., Computer Science Engineering with alternate Computer Science). Occasionally, we admit to the alternate major.
UC Irvine:
In the case that UCI is unable to accommodate all qualified applicants in their first-choice major, those students who indicate a valid alternate major may be offered admission in that major or Undeclared.
UCLA:
UCLA only guarantees review of an applicant’s first-choice major.
Alternate majors are not typically considered.
UC San Diego.
Alternate majors are considered and capped majors are highly competitive. Also note: Capped majors require additional pre-req courses and specific GPA to be able to qualify if changing majors. Also if applying to a capped major, it is recommended to select an non-capped major as an alternate.
UC Santa Barbara:
College of Engineering: Students are selected by major for all engineering and computer science majors. Only applicants with a solid background in advanced high school mathematics will be considered for admission to engineering. This includes high grades in all math courses through grade 11 and enrollment in pre-calculus or higher in grade 12. A student not selected for their first choice major will be reviewed for admission to an alternate major outside of the College of Engineering if one was selected.
UC Santa Cruz:
Important Note for Prospective Engineering Students: Choice of major does not influence the selection of first-year students, except for those applicants interested in a major offered by the Jack Baskin School of Engineering (BSOE). Freshmen who are interested in a BSOE program should be sure to indicate a BSOE proposed major. Students who do not indicate a BSOE program or who apply as undeclared might not be able to pursue a BSOE program.
UCR and UCM:
Admission by major but alternate/2nd choice major will be considered if applicant does not need their first choice admission standards.