<p>So, I was accepted into the Cockrell School of Engineering under my 1st choice major of aerospace engineering, though I'm not quite sure that I want to stick with it.</p>
<p>What exactly is the procedure to transfer into another major, (also within engineering), say EE or arcE?</p>
<p>From viewing previous responses, people suggested one should switch early and be pretty damn sure about the major he or she is getting into. However, is it really that difficult to change major after 1 year? </p>
<p>Seems pretty ridiculous that I would have to reapply into Cockrell through an internal transfer and possibly be denied and stuck with a major I do not want. Especially when schools like MIT and Georgia Tech have programs that offer undeclared engineering in which one can declare a major after a year of exploring courses, no questions asked.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>My son was accepted into ChemE at Cockrell and the Health Science Honors program in CNS. In order to accept the HSH program, he had to change to a CNS major. He made his request in April and was notified his change was approved within two weeks. I’m not sure if there is a deadline for making a major change before enrolling. I do know you have to submit the request in writing. I’d give Admissions a call.</p>
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<p>I personally switched from Civil engineering to Chemical engineering. It’s not too difficult (process wise) but you do have to have a certain GPA and other class requirements
It depends on the particular major but for chem e the GPA cut-off was a 3.7 for in-state students and a 3.8 for OOS students. You should talk to one of the general engineering advisors. They’re located in ECJ at the undergraduate advising office. You can also find one in Jester West by the elevators on the 1st floor they’ll help you with everything you need to know and I was able to get in but the sooner you decide the better. Hope this helps!!</p>
<p>Each engineering department is separate, and varies in its selectivity. ArchE and BME are really hard to get into. That’s just the way it is. At UT, your specific engineering major classes start very early, so you have to decide which one you want to do. The advantage is that you get more classes in your field of interest than at other schools.</p>