I was recently accepted to Stony Brook University as a freshmen for 2015! I was not sure what to major in so I put down what I enjoyed the most right now which was Environmental Science. However, the more I research on Environmental Science, the more I doubted on this major. Is it possible to change major to Electrical Engineering or in the Department of Engineering? http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/electrical/undergraduate/ee_admissions.html on this site it mentions how undergraduates must indicate their specific interest on engineering when applying. So am I stuck with Environmental Science if I attend Stony Brook University?
No, you’re definitely not stuck with Environmental Science. My friend managed to switch from Environmental to Computer Science last semester. This is what the page says:
“Admission from Other Stony Brook Programs
A large number of CEAS baccalaureate graduates were admitted to their program major after completion of one or more semesters at Stony Brook, either because they did not apply earlier, did not initially meet the admission criteria, or have changed their personal goals. On-campus students apply through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The admission criteria are based on completing at least 11 credits of required mathematics, physics, and engineering courses with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in required courses. Students with a GPA slightly below 3.0 may petition for admission to electrical engineering. The undergraduate committee in the department considers these petitions based on the merits of each case [Application Form].
Students admitted to the electrical enginnering program complete a change of major declaration form which is signed by the Undergraduate Program Director. Students take this form the Registrar office where the change of major is recorded in the online system. Subsequently, a file is established for each newly admitted student and kept in the department.”
If you really want a specific track goal for yourself, I suggest contacting the Electrical Engineering department advisor or your own personal undergraduate advisor.
Forgot to say this, but don’t 100% trust what the advisors say. Make the final decision from a combination of the advisor and your own research.
If you’re interested in making the change, email us at enroll@stonybrook.edu with all your information and ask.
Chris