<p>As Duke said, you can double count between majors and minors (or between minors and minors or even between majors and majors) with impunity - in my own major electrical engineering, it was noted by the undergrad advisor that you could get a physics minor for no extra credits, merely by being careful in selecting your technical electives. For that matter, a double major merely requires that you take those extra courses for the second major not already fulfilled by the first - as such, a single major requires at least 120 credits but double majors can be found starting around 150 credits.</p>
<p>The only exceptions of which I am aware are simultaneous majors and joint grad/undergrad degrees. Simultaneous majors provide you two seperate degrees instead of a single combined degree, but require that you fulfill the full credit load for each independently. Likewise, while some grad programs allow you to double count courses between grad and undergrad many of them ban it or place limits on the number of double-counted credits.</p>
<p>Credits certainly can count for more than one major. D1 graduated from Penn State in 4 years with 5 degrees ( 1 MS, 3 BS, 1 BA ) total credits about 200. She did the IUG (integrated undergraduate graduate) program in Shreyers.</p>
<p>Do you have to do it? No. Should you? Yep. Go onto the FTCAP page and find the links for homework. There are two boring videos to watch (speed through them…you’ll get the drift) but there is the paperwork part of the homework too. It was very helpful to have that info with me on advising day.</p>
<p>nitnat: If you’re worried about storage, I’d definitely consider risers. They’re available at stores like Target, Wal-Mart, etc. because they’re becoming increasingly popular. I think they’re pretty cheap, too, so it’d probably be a good idea just to buy them and wait until move-in day to see if you really need them.</p>
<p>eromano333: Terriergirl’s post = the truth.</p>
<p>Definitely do the “homework.” They don’t check it to see you’ve done it (at least they did not care during my FTCAP 3 years (jeez I’m old) ago). It is really meant to get you acquainted to the course scheduler online. Scheduling your classes for the first time can be a pretty daunting process so any prior info you can get before you really schedule can help you.</p>
<p>I left my major undecided during the first year，but I found my passion in architecture and want to switch into the architecture program next year.
Do I really have to spend 6 years in the college to get my B.arch degree？and my first year in PSU is just like a gap year?</p>
<p>The short answer is Yes, you do need six years to complete the BArch if you transfer in after freshman year.</p>
<p>For the long answer, read this quote from the department:
"Transfer admission to architecture is extremely competitive. Applicants must submit an application to The Pennsylvania State University, Undergraduate Admissions Office, 201 Shields Building, University Park, PA 16802, by December 31, 2011, for admission for fall 2012. A portfolio and college transcript must be submitted to the Architecture Department, 121 Stuckeman Family Building, University Park, PA 16802, between January 1 and February 15, 2012. Questions about the portfolio should be directed to the Architecture Department: (814) 865-9535. </p>
<p>The portfolios will be evaluated by a committee of faculty members from the Department of Architecture. Recommendations from the committee will be forwarded to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the final decision to admit the applicant will be made by the Admissions Office. </p>
<p>In all cases, students selected via this process must understand that the program requires four years of design in order to complete the Bachelor of Science pre-professional degree program and an additional fifth year of design in order to complete the Bachelor of Architecture professional degree program. It is not possible to accelerate by taking make-up work during the summer session or by scheduling two design courses in a single semester."</p>
<p>finnesu - Architecture and Architecture Engineering are among the most rigid and competitive majors at PSU. Assuming that you actually want to WORK in the field (and therefore need the longer professional degrees), you are looking at an uphill battle just to get in followed by 5 more years of school. Admittedly, you might have an easier time in those years - the extra years are due to the necessity of completing several inflexible course sequences, so having gotten some gen-eds out of the way earlier may mean lighter course loads.</p>
<p>You may also want to consider getting a professional-certification masters degree instead - I know Harvard offers one and I am sure that other schools do as well. Essentially, it takes you from “No undergraduate Architecture degree” to “Professionally Certified Architect”. It is not particularly faster - Harvard expects 7 semesters, long for a masters - but you might consider it better to spend 7.5 years (4 PSU, 3.5 Harvard or such) and leave with a masters than to spend 6 years at PSU and leave with a bachelors.</p>
<p>Literally: I can’t think of anything too literal people forget; as long as you’re meticulous about planning beforehand, you should be okay. I think BB&B has a list, as I’m sure Target and similar stores do as well; just start with that and add things throughout the summer. One random thing would be shower-shoes/sandals. If I didn’t have an older sibling already in college, I wouldn’t’ve thought about packing them at all. Now the thought of NOT having them grosses me out. </p>
<p>Figuratively: Forgetting to be yourself. It’s annoying to see people change when they get to college. Just be yourself, that’s how you make solid friendships and connections.</p>
<p>Another random piece of advice would be to remember that (while you should enjoy your time there), college brings about a lot of responsibilities you didn’t have in high school. Minor things (like losing your wallet, student ID, or room key) and major things (partying vs. studying, pregaming before a football game) (I kid) all can have major consequences, and your parents won’t be by your side to hold your hand though the tough times.</p>
<p>Where can I find my Penn State e-mail (xyz1234) ??? I can’t find it!!! Is it just e-lion or something? I set up the ticketmaster thing for the football tickets using my Penn State e-mail. Is that right?</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter what email you use to set up your Ticketmaster account, the credit card number is the important thing. </p>
<p>If you go on eLion on look for “Student Schedule” (assuming you have a schedule for Fall already). It’ll probably ask you to give your password, as well as showing you your id (xyz1234).</p>