Change of majors?

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My son was just accepted to the University of Maine for fall 2023. He applied for Mechanical Engineering but was accepted into Mechanical Engineering Technology. Does anyone know if it is easy for students to change majors? If not, it’s probably not really worth considering the offer. Thanks.

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This is from the University of Maine website. Note that Mechanical engineering is an enrollment controlled major. I would contact the Engineering department directly and ask how many students are successful in changing majors.

Applying to an Enrollment-Controlled Program

Enrollment controlled programs do not accept applications on a rolling basis. Instead, the College of Engineering (COE) has developed four online application deadlines for enrollment controlled programs. Those deadlines are:

  • October 15th
  • February 15th
  • May 15th
  • August 15th

Current College of Engineering Students:

Current COE students can apply on any of the above-listed deadlines. These are students already declared in any of the following majors: bioengineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, construction engineering technology, electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, engineering physics, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, survey engineering technology, and undeclared engineering.

Apply Online for Enrollment-Controlled Programs :

If you are ready to submit your application and have met all of the requirements, fill out the online enrollment controlled program application to apply.

Please note:

  1. For all requests, and regardless of a deadline, preference will be given first to COE students. Thereafter, preference will be given to students with the highest academic standing, with the greatest weight placed on performances in engineering, mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses. Student statements will also be considered as they relate to demonstrated interest in the major(s).
  2. Decisions regarding entry will be emailed to students within two weeks of the application deadline. You will be notified whether you qualified or need to re-apply at a later date. If you have not heard anything about your application status three weeks after your deadline, please email Niya Bond, the Academic Advising and Internship Coordinator, for more information: niya.bond@maine.edu
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