<p>i heard that a large amount of people don’t graduate in four years, is that true? is it because of limited resources and classes or ???</p>
<p>somewhere around 50% don't graduate in 4 years</p>
<p>i think its more because people switch majors constantly</p>
<p>^ and also take semesters off to find themselves in this crazy world we live in.</p>
<p>There is also, of course, the issue of class availability, the lack of concentrated pressure on the part of the university, and the fact that fewer and fewer students are getting out in 4 years now anyway.</p>
<p>The real question is, why are any of you in such a hurry? Can't wait to join the rat race?</p>
<p>Dude College of Engineering kicks you out after 4 yrs. If you need 4 1/2 years you better have a good reason like double major or else you're gonna be ass kicked. I don't see why I wouldn't graduate in 4 yrs unless I CONTINUE slacking =P</p>
<p>wow, so if i do eecs, i will have to graduate in four years? what if i can't sign up for classes because they are not available. would they still kick you out OR does college of engineering have enough classes for everyone</p>
<p>Heh, the only reason I got an extension is because I'm going abroad for a year, and even then I get half a semester. They wanted to boot my ass out with a diploma this semester! Hahaha. 136 Units, woop! This is the end of my third year. Record time for a double major, even though I haven't finished all my reqs yet (need like 3 classes in each, plus my thesis and a seminar) -- they still had me down as graduating for whatever reason.</p>
<p>They're like: "Okay, come back from Germany -- write your thesis and go get a job!"</p>
<p>sloboe: all that talk about getting in your classes is hard.... its hard to get the discussion time you WANT cuz there's only 30 slots available or so. it's not that there's not enough, its just that there's not enough sections for the time you want. otherwise there's ALWAYS enough available sections and the lectures are never full.</p>
<p>hey hey, just cuz many ppl from UCLA graduate in 4 yrs + 1 quarter does't mean we cal students do. you guys are notorious for finishing slow.</p>
<p>qwerasdf, just look at the statistics on the Cal website! Only 58% graduate in 4 years, 83% in 5, 85% in 6.</p>
<p>UCLA is 53% in 4, 84% in 5, and 87% in 6. Statistically, that's not a very significant difference.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://metrics.vcbf.berkeley.edu/metricsData.cfm%5B/url%5D">http://metrics.vcbf.berkeley.edu/metricsData.cfm</a></p>
<p>Do your research.</p>
<p>Please, no more bashing on UCLA or UCSD by Berkeley Bears. </p>
<p>It is the duty of every Golden Bear to promote the CALIFORNIA IVIES:</p>
<p>California, Cal Tech, UCLA, UCSD, USC, Pomona/Harvey Mudd/Claremont, UCSF, and Stanfurd.</p>
<p>As the flagship school of the CALIFORNIA IVIES, we have a greater duty to uphold than bashing on our forgotten brother down south.</p>
<p>53% v. 58%? 5% of the Berkeley population is a big chunk. Actually, no, since UCLA's population is bigger, it would be pretty even.</p>
<p>But in terms of percentages, it's not like there's some huge disparity as qwerasdf is insinuating.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, it's also relatively moot statistically because we haven't done a time series to see if the year I'm showing is above or below trend (an outlier.) I suggest that both Berkeley and UCLA have a lot of catching up to do in four year graduation rates, when you compare to even UVA.</p>
<p>ummm now i don't know where to go, carnegie mellon or uc berkeley, cuz so many ppl are telling me that you can't graduate in four years</p>
<p>MOST Cal students are in L&S. MOST L&S students double major/ minor. Maybe that's a factor. Graduating in 4 years is a piece of cake.</p>
<p>^ You can graduate in 4 years if you want to. I known many people to graduate in 2-3 years. The ones that do, regret it and wished they stayed longer once they graduate and start work. </p>
<p>Many decide to enjoy their college life too and take another year. Almost half of the people I know at Berkeley take a semester off, either to relax or "find themselves". The thought of working for the next 40-50 years of your life doesn't exactly help you discover what it is you really want to do in life. Ultimately, I do think Berkeley has the happiest people out of any schools I have seen. If it is important to you that you graduate in 4 years, it will be easy for you if you try to.</p>
<p>I remember after my first year, I hated Cal so much I wanted to take a year off to find myself and decide whether I wanted to transfer or return, pretty much as a Frosh -- but my folks wouldn't have that. Looking back at it, if I had taken that year to work -- I'd be financially better off and I'd appreciate my education that much more, but I love the opportunities given to me. It's all a matter of taste. Take your time, or go through it quickly. </p>
<p>Frankly, I don't believe college is about finding yourself. Most people are pretty defined by the time they reach college and they don't change much. What college is about is to understand what you are becoming and how to best deal with the world you are in and to earn the experience and learn the skills needed to succeed.</p>
<p>only 58% graduate in four years!?!?!?!
but if i'm determined to graduate in four years and plan everything out like the ocd person i am, it should be okay, right....?</p>
<p>If your goal is to graduate in 4 years, then you'll do it. But why the rush? Again, I don't see why everyone wants to join the rat race so soon. It's not great at all.</p>
<p>um, cause it costs money to stay another year???
also, i want to go to grad/professional school so it's not like i won't ever be in school again</p>