Chaging Major from Physics to Aerospace engineering

College Search & Selection
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<p>And realistically, I'm considering NYU Poly and SUNY Bing because I want to transfer out of Stony Brook University because of multiple reasons.</p>

<p>Since I am changing majors, I was wondering how SUNY bing would be for aerospace - it doesn't offer it as a major, but I REALLY don't know how it works if the school doesn't have it. Can I take courses towards that major or do it for grad school, or what? I really need help right now.</p>

<p>I have a preference towards Bing at the moment due to the fact I already have friends there (and most likely, whichever of these two I end up choosing, I will be transferring one more time. I missed deadlines this year because I only recently decided to change my major.) </p>

<p>I was wondering if anyone knows how working towards a major works when a school doesn't directly offer it?</p>

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<p>Aerospace may be a subarea in the mechanical engineering department if it is not present as its own department. However, not all mechanical engineering departments have extensive aerospace offerings.</p>

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<p>But even if it is a subarea, what should I do about the fact that I want it to be my major?</p>

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<p>If they don’t have that program you can’t major in it. Your transcript (and potentially your diploma) will say what your major was - mechanical engineering or whatever. That doesn’t mean you can’t work in the aerospace industry afterward.</p>

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<p>From what I’ve seen, SUNY Buffalo has a great aerospace program.</p>