<p>If a student is not sure what they are going to major in and start in College of Arts and Science and then end up in the School of Business (as an example), do they have to take the alternate FYE required course as an upper classman? I see that CAS requires UNIV 101 as a requirement, Business School require a different FYE (BAUD 101). So when students change major after freshman year are things like that required? Trying to get a sense of how much "starting over" is required to change colleges. Also different majors require different Math courses and some colleges require a foreign language and others not.....concerns me that changing colleges can make graduating in 4 years tough. Would like to hear the experiences of others as well as tips on how to select classes for freshman year when a student really is not sure what they will major in. Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi,
I believe the answer is no. There are a few courses (experiences) that need to be done as grad requirements. ( I can’t remember the proper name now) One is that initial course. I believe so long as you take one of them you are set. For example… if my daughter went in as an "undecided/university studies and took the basic “first year seminar” she would not be required to take the business one once she decided her major. They just need to take one of those courses as well as either doing a study abroad or internship. I’m sure someone on here will remember what they call them as a whole but it escapes me.</p>
<p>This seems to be what is required of everyone</p>
<p>UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS</p>
<p>ENGL 110 Critical Reading and Writing (minimum grade of C-) 3 credits</p>
<p>First Year Experience (FYE) 0-4</p>
<p>Breadth Requirements 12 credits include
1. Creative Arts and Humanities 3
2. History and Cultural Change 3
3. Social and Behavorial Sciences 3
4. Math, Natural Sciences and Technology 3</p>
<p>Discovery Learning Experience (DLE) 3</p>
<p>Multi-cultural Course 3</p>
<p>It seems pre- mature to make up a schedule without having all of the AP scores in. Wouldn’t you have to re-do the schedule afterwards?</p>
<p>For students who are completely unsure of what they want to major in they usually are advised to take initial courses for the first semester which would help satisfy the University Requirements (as noted by jbsmom). You only have to take one FYE courses no matter what major you end up in. Depending on the advisor (some are better than others) if a student expresses a possible interest in a particular major they might be advised to take an introductory course in that particular major (if the major Dept. allows it-some do, some don’t) to see if that is what they want to pursue further. Once a student declares a major they must, in addition to the University requirements, comply with all the course requirements (except for the FYI) of the college and major. Sometimes a college/major will grant credit for a particular course if it is felt to be equivalent to a course required by the college/major but was taken in another college (this varies by college/major). IMHO it is best for a student to declare a major as soon as possible or they may end up having to extend their stay at UD. Several our D’s friends did not declare a major until into their sophomore year and even though some of them had a lot of AP credits they still ended up having to add a semester at UD in order to comply with their major course requirements (not all courses are offered every semester). Just something to keep in mind. You don’t want to end up becoming a “professional” student. It is quite costly these days.</p>
<p>Any recommendations on the business advisors? My S wants to double major Finance/Accounting and will have a bunch of AP credits. We want to make sure he gets off on the right track!</p>
<p>My S started out as an accounting major and just added economics. His orientation advisor was someone from the honors program. One of the Lerner advisors contacted him after orientation to tweak his schedule after she totally reviewed his AP credits and heard about his plans to double major. He has stayed in touch with her and calls on her for any questions. His “real” accounting advisor he has only been in contact with through e-mail and now he will have another with economics. </p>
<p>I don’t know about any of the other majors, but the Lerner School definitely has a lot of advisors and they are all extremely helpful.</p>
<p>Thank you so much ! I appreciate the input !!</p>
<p>until they actually declare their major in the business school they get random business advisors. My D is undecided business. Although she can request a specific person to speak with if she wishes all the advisors have been great and consistent. D just declared a double major of management and marketing with a minor in enterprenurial studies. She will have specific advisors for each of her majors now. I have been very pleased with the guidance and advice she has been given. D has actually written out a “road map” of the next three years to be certain she gets it all in. she may even add in another minor!</p>
<p>What about changing majors within the School of Engineering? If a student starts out as EGU (Engineering Undecided), are they guaranteed to get into the Engineering major of their choice once they decide? I seem to remember reading that the # of some majors was restricted.</p>