<p>Would it be okay for me to enter as a physics major, then if I change my mind transfer to a civil engineering major? Are the courses during freshman/sophomore year similar, or would I have to almost start from scratch if I transferred?</p>
<p>There are lots of basic engineering courses you might miss. Why not major in engineering physics? That gives leeway for both sides if you want to switch.</p>
<p>That’s a great idea, not sure why I didn’t think of that. However, I was actually more concerned about actual admissions. I’m not sure if I’ll be admitted to the engineering school, so would it be safe for me to apply to A&S first then transfer?</p>
<p>I’m no expert, but are you a freshman entering or a transfer entering? I would think that if you are freshman and you get good grades then yes; transfer may be too late.</p>
<p>to switch from physics in A&S to CE in engineering you have to be accepted into the CEE major program, so you can’t switch into engineering without being affiliated with a major. other than that it’s a little bit of paperwork. this means if you choose to switch you will basically spend 2 years as an A&S student while taking all engineering courses until you get approval. </p>
<p>the courses during first/second year are very similar because all engineers have to take a 3-course physics sequence, among other things. of course if u end up deciding you dont want physics or any engineering then ur screwed =)</p>
<p>Isn’t what you’re doing called taking a “backdoor” into cornell (applying to an easier school then transferring to a more competitive one)? And I read it’s discouraged and that you have to reapply again to that school.</p>