How hard it is to transfer from College of Letters and Sciences to College of Engineering in UCLA?

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I have recently been offered a place in the mathematics major in the college of letters and sciences in UCLA, and I wonder how hard it is to change my major to Mechanical engineering?

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You need to do at least two quarters of an “engineering courseload,” which is at least one math course and one “major prep” course that is required for the major (chemistry and physics in the case of MechE). In those math/major prep courses, you must have a 3.5 GPA.

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Thank you for replying. I am wondering if the chance to get in is high if I have a 3.5+ GPA? Is it a common thing for students to transfer from one college to another in UCLA?

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It is not common, and at orientation, the counselors will tell you it can’t be done. It’s pretty much readmission to UCLA, since general applications are sent to specific schools when you apply to UCLA. But I’m sure if you have some crazy strings pulled it might be possible. I would suggest emailing the school of engineering right away.

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From UCLAs website:

Double majoring with an HSSEAS major: A student whose current major is in the College of Letters & Science would need to meet the eligibility requirements as described below to change their primary major to HSSEAS and then request to add double major.
To be eligible to change your major into Engineering you must fulfill the following requirements.
(1) Enrolling in an “Engineering Course load” aka at least 1 Math and 1 Science/Engineering course from the listed prep courses per term while enrolled in a minimum of 12 units per term
First year students may apply after completing at least 2 quarters that meet this workload
Second year students may apply after completing at least 3 quarters that meet this workload
See Prep courses as defined below and the Change of major FAQ for more clarification
(2) Earning a 3.500 GPA in the Prep courses enrolled. Students who are applying for Materials Engineering or Civil Engineering are eligible with a 3.300 GPA in the Prep courses. Students who are applying for Electrical Engineering are eligible with a 3.400 GPA in the in the Prep courses.

Sounds like you would have a good shot if you meet the criteria above.