<p>Alright so I was accepted as an undergraduate for Summer 2013 at PSU UP. I was accepted with the major Chemistry in the College of Science. I really want to change my major, but I am completely unaware of how to go about doing this, or if it's even possible. Is it a possibility to change to Nuclear Engineering? I understand it's within a different college entirely. If I can't switch my major, I most likely won't attend PSU. If I can; however, it would most likely be a very different story.</p>
<p>If your school choice depends on this wouldn’t it be a good idea to talk to some at the university so you are confident that you’re getting accurate information?</p>
<p>Perhaps, but the question is simply whether one can change his major before attending. A lightly explained yes or no would be fine. It doesn’t need super specific information.
Not to mention that his forum seems like a place where someone who currently attends the school would be able to enlighten me.</p>
<p>Personally, I would be hesitant to base such a big decision on information I got from an anonymous board, especially when I think about some of the misinformation I have seen here over the last ten years and how simple it is to send an email. </p>
<p>Yes, you can change majors and many do, some more than once. In the College of Engineering you would not be admitted to a specific major until your junior year. Some departments (about half) have enrollment controls that limit the number of students accepted and require a minimum GPA (varying by department) for a guaranteed spot. I am not sure if Nuclear is one of them. There is lots of information about “entrance to major” on the College of Engineering website.</p>
<p>Hmm thank you for your input. Thankfully, I am only a 3 hour drive away and can visit the school any given weekend. I’ll look into it more then. But your answer is more than helpful</p>
<p>If you plan to visit you might contact the Engineering Advising Center and see if someone would be available to meet and answer any questions.</p>
<p>This question requires specific answer which can only be answered by PSU admissions team. Call them ? However, I will try my best.</p>
<p>The difficult majors to enter at Penn State are architecture, architectural engineering, Drama and Theater, Meteorology, and other handfuls. Don’t hold me on to it but I don’t think you will have a problem entering nuclear engineering. According to this website, (<a href=“http://www.engr.psu.edu/AcademicPlans/[/url]”>http://www.engr.psu.edu/AcademicPlans/</a>) nuclear engineering can be started at any campus. Starting 2nd year i.e 3rd semester(according to pdf), you will have to take specific courses for nuclear engineering. <a href=“http://www.engr.psu.edu/AcademicPlans/UniversityPark/NuclearEngineering.pdf[/url]”>http://www.engr.psu.edu/AcademicPlans/UniversityPark/NuclearEngineering.pdf</a></p>
<p>So, when you get to PSU, immediately try to change your major to nuclear.</p>