<p>What do you mean? The only time I've used it at "home" is for jobs. Is that about all we need it for?</p>
<p>just memorize it? dunno..</p>
<p>Double major question bump:</p>
<p>Do students who are double-majoring have a 136 unit ceiling for graduation rather than the 130 unit for single majors (in other words, six additional ceiling credits)?</p>
<p>You don't "need" your Social Security card for anything that you haven't needed it for before. Your number, though? That you will need frequently for various identity-confirming things. Memorize your number regardless of whether you want to bring your card. If you do bring your card, store it somewhere safe. If you don't, make sure someone back home knows where it is so they can send it to you quickly when needed.</p>
<p>Re: double major units:</p>
<p>Double</a> Major & Simultaneous Degrees</p>
<p>"A proposed planned program for a double major will not be approved if, according to the proposed program, the student will have completed more than 136 semester units prior to the last semester and enrollment in the last semester will extend his or her enrollment beyond nine semesters, or the equivalent, in all institutions attended. A proposed planned program may contain an unlimited number of units beyond the 120 semester units required for graduation on condition that all requirements for the double major will be completed within a maximum of nine semesters (or the equivalent) in all institutions attended."</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply!</p>
<p>I've already read that off the L&S advising site; I was just making sure I interpreted it correctly.</p>
<p>Yeah. The unit cap at Cal is kind of odd; they seem to make exceptions based on the number of -semesters- rather than the number of units, but it becomes extremely difficult to rate an exception if you exceed the unit cap.</p>
<p>The way it breaks down:
1) Freshmen are guaranteed 8 semesters at Cal, 9 if they double-major.
2) Transfers are guaranteed 4 semesters at Cal, 5 if they double-major.</p>
<p>This is important because this counts for spring admits as well as fall admits. I started Spring 07 and am guaranteed a space to continue at Cal through Fall 08 regardless of the number of units I earn. If I wish to exceed this Fall semester, I need to ask for an exception, and it will be extremely difficult if I am above 130 units (136 if I were a double-major).</p>
<p>Does that make sense?</p>
<p>I plan on longboarding to all my classes. is there any sort of rules preventing me from bringing it into the buildings or classrooms? where is the best place to put my board? leaning against the wall? or just under the seat? i just dont know how uptight the school or professors are</p>
<p>There are some profs it would annoy (the guy who teaches hist 6a comes to mind, but you should avoid that class anyway,) but most will be fine with it. There's certainly not an actual ban on it. Last year I had a couple classes where people rode bicycles to class and brought them in rather than locking them outside -- only had one prof take issue with it.</p>
<p>I think I get it... Does this mean I could technically take even more units over the cap-- let's say hypothetically 140 units-- as long as my proposed plan places me graduating within the 9 semester cap?</p>
<p>Do we need dress shoes for important events? :P</p>
<p>AureatEagle: Yup. You're guaranteed, no holds barred, to be able to register for any semester in which you will reach or exceed 136 units anyway (that is, if you end semester 8 with 135 units, you are still free to register for a 9th semester, which would definitely put you at 136 and above). When you cross the limit -- either past 9 semesters or past 136 units, whichever comes up first -- you might run into a few problems and be requested to justify your program. Up until then? Golden.</p>
<p>"Important events" is a broad term. Could you be more specific? For example, the Big Game is an important event, but most people probably won't be dressed up (at least not in the traditional sense). If you're bringing a set of dress clothes, then you should probably also bring a pair of dress shoes to match.</p>
<p>Okay, I think I understand.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help! ^^ (and nice pun, haha)</p>
<p>Castel: Azure has a good point. If you're bringing dress clothes, bring dress shoes; there aren't many situations that would require dress shoes and ONLY dress shoes. </p>
<p>In the general sense, you won't need them any more than you needed them in high school, and probably less. The only regular reason I can think of is if you join one of the groups around campus that does regular formal/semi-formal events, like the frats and sororities. Me? Nada. Never needed it. Job interview attire, yes, but nothing too dressy.</p>
<p>But if you're the kind of person who does things that require them a lot, well, then bring them!</p>
<p>AureatEagle: I couldn't resist. :p Glad to help! Also wanted to clarify something: I don't believe there is a unit restriction if you're within the number of semesters allotted to you. So, you could take 160 units within 9 semesters if you wanted. If you wanted a 10th semester, though? You need 135 or fewer.</p>
<p>Thanks undecided!</p>
<p>Got it ;) Thanks again!</p>
<p>Do we go to the first discussions before the first lectures? The very first thing on Wednesday morning is a discussion for me, but there's nothing to discuss right?</p>
<p>RedTapePatrol - Yes, you still go. Even if there hasn't been a lecture, your GSI can still start teaching and going over some of the material.</p>
<p>How many college semester units can a freshman applicant transfer to Berkeley? Thank you!</p>
<p>unlimited ?</p>