<p>I'm applying as a poli sci major, and I want to transfer to Berkeley Fall 2010. However, I really love biology (as well as poli sci), but in order to complete my assist.org bio classes, I need the summer and one Fall semester at Berkeley. </p>
<p>So, if I only have one semester of OChem to complete at Berkeley (which will be my last lower division bio course), could I declare a double Poli Sci and Integrative Biology major by my second semester at Cal? How hard is to enroll in Organic Chemistry, anyways? Will there be space for me?</p>
<p>You can double major in anything once you get in. People don’t realize that students have a lot more power than they want you to think once you are in. These are public institutions paid for by you and your parents tax dollars, so the UC system is suppose to be wide open because it is your institution. Once you get in you can transfer to any major that is NOT impacted. Even if it is impacted you can petition to try and get in. Keep pushing for what you want and you will get it. </p>
<p>And for all you ■■■■■■…this is not my opinion it is a fact. I was given this exact information when I went to the UCLA CCCP scholars orientation. People with real authority on the transfer process students gave me this information (2 adcoms at UCLA, 1 professor, 1 counselor, 3 transfer coordinators, 7 UCLA transfer students)</p>
<p>True, but going through all the bureaucratic red tape can eat up a lot your time. To the OP, both of those major falls under L&S. You’re are accepted to L&S as undeclared from what I recall, meaning you’ll will declare your major when get here. I don’t think you’ll have any problem doing that double major. The only problem you will run into down the road will be the unit cap. Make sure you plan out next 4-5 semesters where you can fit both degree requirements in time. Double majors get an additional semester as long as they enter that semester with less than 136 units, meaning you’ll have an extra summer to spend at Cal as well as that fall semester.</p>
<p>How hard is it to enroll in classes at Berkeley? Do they fill up quickly, like community college courses? If so, I’m worried about not being able to enroll in some lower division classes during my first semester…</p>
<p>Depends on the classes, but I was able to get the classes I wanted this semester (granted they were upper division). Some classes even have seats reserved for transfers. I don’t think you’ll have a problem enrolling in a course that you need as long as you enroll it in phase I (phase II is of course is a later period when you can enroll). The most important thing is to submit your SIR as soon as possible and attend the earliest Calso. There you will get your major advisor code and be able to enroll in classes (alternatively, you can contact your advisor and see if they’ll give you the code beforehand). So in general, earlier Calso = better chance of getting the classes you need</p>
<p>So if I transfer in as a poli sci major, and I want to take some lower division biology courses, it would not be a problem because both biology and poli sci fall into the College of Letters and Science? </p>
<p>SIR - Statement of Intent to Register, basically saying you’ll be attending w/e school
Calso - orientation, includes speeches, campus tour, etc… </p>
<p>Don’t think it is a problem about getting the classes, just be aware of what you need for each degree and whether it is possible to do within 4-5 semesters here. Obviously if you haven’t done any pre-reqs for biology, it will require you carefully plan out your next 5 semesters (not including summer). I say 5 semesters because double majors are given this extra semester as long they enter that semester with under 136? units. My advice is to sit down, look at the requirements for both majors, ask yourself if you really want to pursue this, and then plan. You should probably get some those lower divisions done in the summer session. Good luck</p>
<p>edit: MCB (molecular bio) is extremely competitive as it is chock full of pre-meds. I’d stick to IB (integrative bio) or even Environmental Bio in CNR (college of natural resources).</p>
<p>edit2: your major advisor may have strong feelings against this, just show them you’ve done the proper research ahead of time and have scheduled it all out.</p>