<p>From my experience, switching between engineering majors is pretty trivial. You just go to the counselors office, fill out a request of major change, and also attach a 1 page (400 word) essay on why you want to change your major. I’m pretty sure as long as your gpa is above a 2.0, they will permit it. And yes, you can do it more than once.</p>
<p>I think the earliest you can change your major is after 6th week of each quarter. It doesn’t really matter for you guys anyways since you would be taking the same pre-req math/physics classes the first year anyways. Only thing that might matter is if you wanted to change to Computer Science as they start with CS classes right from fall quarter.</p>
<p>I was admitted to UCLA but the out of state tuition is killing my parents. I have read about the requirements and although they seem tough, I wanna know if i have a shot. My father is looking for a job in california, planning to move this summer. After one year, with a new drivers license, residency, etc. do you think it is possible for me to get in state tuition for my sophomore year?</p>
<p>I got in UCLA as a biochem major. I actually wanted to do Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics but the application wouldn’t let freshman applicants choose it, so I was wondering how hard it is to change majors within L&S.</p>
<p>In fact, I was wondering if freshmen for L&S are even actually admitted into a major at all. I know that for Engineering, they are.</p>
<p>Also, because I was given Regents for UCLA but not Cal, would you say that there is a definite advantage to attending UCLA over Cal?</p>
<p>@TroubledHSSenior -
Not too sure about UCLA English department. North campus majors are honestly a whole different ball game compared to south campus ones in terms of finding a job after graduation. Many times you will be in a career that has absolutely nothing to do with what you studied. I have an English major friend who became a fashion magazine editor, which I guess has to do with English, but another friend who became a HR marketing rep. English is a perfectly fine major, but along your 4 years, try to find a career you want to pursue.</p>
<p>@wildcat0 -
It can be very time consuming the first quarter you join. I would say roughly 1hr per day on weekdays, maybe 2hrs on weekends, and literally you have to stay 24/7 outside of class during the last week of “crossing over” to becoming a full member.</p>
<p>@changer -
Possible but not guaranteed. Always have a back-up plan. What would you do if you get denied residency? Would you have to transfer schools? Where would you transfer to?</p>
<p>@Terizent -
I’m not too sure about changing majors within L&S, but if MIMG is a major that you have to apply with a certain class standing, you’ll have to find what their requirements are. Some majors like Business Economics have a pretty competitive requirement like GPA > 3.7 with a college junior standing.</p>
<p>Both UCLA and Cal are great schools academic wise. For me, I was admitted to both UCLA and Berkeley and decided UCLA because of the weather, location, and general vibe of the campus. You’ll be living here for the next 4 years, so make sure you enjoy it. Are you considering grad school? If so, I would recommend the cheaper option.</p>
<p>I’m an international applicant and I’ve got into both UIUC and UCLA but I am having a hard time deciding which one I should join.
UCLA is in LA, which is really cool, but UIUC (I’ve heard) is really good for computer Science.
Can someone comment on the different internship opportunities between these schools???
Where do you think I should go and why???</p>