I was admitted as a MIMG major and according to assist.org, I would have to take Calculus III and Stats of Biological Systems to complete my Lower Major Division requirements. However, as a Biology major, I would have completed all lower division reqs and I could focus on my upper division courses. I know both majors are impacted and Biology is way harder to get into than MIMG as a transfer, but I was wondering what my chances are/how easy it will be for me to change my major to Biology?
I know I must speak to a counselor and go through the departments to change major, however, I would only have the opportunity to do so on Orientation and I am currently planning my summer courses based on whether I have a chance at switching to Bio. Some community colleges are offering Calc III during the summer so I am debating whether I should take it.
Any response is helpful and will provide a sense of reassurance. Thank you!! 
why not contact the dept now to ask instead of waiting? Contact an Undergraduate Student Affairs Officer at https://www.eeb.ucla.edu/staff/#academic
They have a statement in poor english about changing majors as a transfer
So what does that mean? Does "in department" mean in
the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department? If so, you aren't eligible. Or does it mean in
a department in the Division of Life Sciences? If so you are eligible because MIMG qualifies.
I believe they meant in a department otherwise they would not have specified “within the Divison of Life Sciences.” Thank you very much!
@ScoopityPoopity This link below shows “switching major” data from various life science majors to biology, and another page within the department says if you want to switch to another discipline in life sciences talk to an advisor. At the end of the day it’s their decision and they may say no, but I agree the general
Intent probably is you can.
I would reach out and ask directly if it has bearing on whether or not you SIR. We can only guess. If, on the other hand, you don’t care that much then you can find out during orientation.
https://stack.dailybruin.com/2019/05/21/change-major/
Thank you so much! I feel optimistic now lol