<p>We'll im considering attending a branch campus of Penn State (behrend) but the question should not matter. I got accepted as division of undergraduate studies. I'm strongly considering majoring in engineering but not 100%. I asked an admissions conselour if i could get into engineering and here response was this:
"Yes, if you'd like to change your intended major to engineering now we can do that. All Penn State students declare their major at the end of the second year, so you do have some time to make a decision."
Does this mean I could stay in the DUS and declare engineering after my sophmore year and not be behind at all? I plan on doing the 2 + 2 plan and go to PSU main after 2 years.</p>
<p>please, anyone?</p>
<p>I think the key question is - as a DUS student, will you be able to take all the pre-req classes needed to declare an Engr major at the end of your sophomore year? </p>
<p>I would imagine the answer is yes, but I would look at the degree requirements for the Engr majors you are interested in and see what you will need to take at the branch campus. And pay special attention to any classes that you MUST have to declare a major. For most, it’s 2 semesters of Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. But some majors may have additional requirements.</p>
<p>If you’re on the fence about choosing DUS or Engineering, just choose Engineering. You will have the right classes if you decide to stick with it and if you decide not to, there’s no lose.</p>
<p>thanks to both. but it IS possible then to answer my question?</p>
<p>golilbill - I would say “Yes” - but I certainly wouldn’t make any decisions based on our comments. Why don’t you try contacting an Engr advisor at the UP campus?</p>
<p>Yes - I’m in DUS and as far as intro classes are concerned, you won’t have a problem. I would actually advise not settling on a major right away - I’m a freshman and several of my friends have already changed their majors. Either way, PSU is a great school for engineering.</p>
<p>I should mention, though, that I’m at University Park, and I don’t know much about the branch campuses. I don’t see why it would be different, but I’m certainly not an expert.</p>