Can I graduate in two years?

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<p>I just got into Cornell as a transfer and I am planning to complete a degree in Chemical Engineering. Is there any way I can graduate in two years?</p>

<p>Here is what I have completed.</p>

<p>Core
-Chem 1 & 2 (8)
-Calc 1, 2 & 3 (12)
-Linear Algebra (4)
-Program in C (4)
-Orgo 1 & 2 (8)
-DiffEQ (4)
Social Sciences
-Writing 1 & 2 (6)
-Speech (3)
-Anthro (3)
-Soc (3)
-Micro (3)
-Philosophy (3)
Other
-Bio 1 (4)
-Engineering graphics (3) (transfers?)
-Independent study in Physics (2)</p>

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<p>No .</p>

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<p>why not?..</p>

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<p>schedule it out? theres like 20 classes up there wihch is 5 per semester. it should be possible but there might be scheduling problems?</p>

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<p>nono… I have completed these courses… I want to finish a Cornell B.S. ChemE in the next two years.</p>

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<p>If you are willing to take 22-25 credits a semester? Sure.</p>

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<p>I don’t know. You need 128 credits and there are a lot of requirements. </p>

<p>[Cornell</a> Engineering : Chemical Engineering](<a href=“http://engineering.cornell.edu/student-services/academic-advising/engineering-handbook/2007/major-cheme.cfm]Cornell”>http://engineering.cornell.edu/student-services/academic-advising/engineering-handbook/2007/major-cheme.cfm)</p>

<p>On top of that, you need to check to make sure that your intro chemistry and math classes fulfil the requirement since chemistry and math for engineers is often different than just regular chemistry.</p>

<p>There’s a good chance that you will have to take some summer courses.</p>

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<p>cornelli- I checked an they do transfer… It’s all those requirements I’m worried about. thx.</p>

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<p>I think that you may need to just work out possible schedules. You might be able to get in all the requirements in 2 years, but I would be concerned that you might have to take 5 engineering classes each semester, which might be too much work. Flexibility would definitely be an issue.</p>

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<p>Why would you rush through your college years like that? You’ll end up overworked, no time to spend with friends, and it will all be over in just 2 short years.</p>

<p>Spread it out, work a little less each semester for 3 years - you’ll enjoy it all a lot more. I never can understand why people are eager to get out into the working world where you’ll be spending the rest of your life until retirement, when college is only 3-5 yrs then it’s over.</p>

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<p>More than 4 years of college = more loans $$$</p>

<p>I graduated in 3.5, but stuck around for the last semester and worked on campus.</p>

<p>Ideally, the OP would want to graduate in a total of 4 years like a normal college student. I’m thinking he/she might need 4.5 years total, or maybe a summer of classes.</p>

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<p>Darkice-- a valid point but ultimately gonna cost cake stacks. I am 100% on my own with my finances that includes car ins, phone, loans, food everything. I don’t know how I am even gonna make money if I go to Nell. (I have an awesome job where I’m at 20+ an hour) Anyone know good jobs? I’ve been a math tutor for 3 yrs… Is there demand for that at Cornell?</p>

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<p>Why not get a lab job related to your field. It would be a paid internship and you could stay at it during the summer if you have to take a class or two.</p>

<p>If you want to save money, I would recommend working in Cornell Dining on top of that. Even though the pay isn’t that great, you get free meals for any shift and a big red bucks bonus at the end of the year if you work enough hours.</p>

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<p>how much? they have ChemE lab jobs??? That actually sounds fun even though I would start at cleaning test tubes.</p>

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<p>I’m not sure exactly what is available for chemE’s, but I’m sure there is something. I was a bio major but I worked in an organic chemistry type lab and there was a bioengineer in the lab with me too. I had to clean some glassware, but i learned a lot of techniques too.</p>