<p>I applied to UC Berkeley as L&S Computer Science. I already filed my SIR and I know I'm going there for sure, but I just realized that I want to change my mind and do "Electric Engineering and Computer Science" under the College of Engineering. Is it possible to make this change before the upcoming fall?</p>
<p>I read the "Applicant FAQ" on myBerkeley about this and it said:</p>
<p>Q: Can I change the major (and/or college/school) I applied for at Berkeley?
A: In general, it is our policy to allow major changes only within the application filing period. After November 30, you must submit a written request by mail or fax to change your major and/or college/school. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate major or college changes, due to a variety of administrative factors. </p>
<p>I am prepared to send a fax for this request, but I am not sure if this will work since I have already been accepted. Is it too late to request a change of major?</p>
<p>Why do you want to do EECS?</p>
<p>You do realize there is virtually no difference beteen L&S CS and EECS when it comes to CS content.</p>
<p>because I want a BS not a BA</p>
<p>that is not a legitimate reason.</p>
<p>The difference between a BA and a BS is not significant.</p>
<p>Other than that, it’s really because I have passion for electric engineering as well. Even though you could take the classes in the upper division, I’d rather switch majors so I wouldn’t have to bother w/ the social sciences and philosophy @ L&S.</p>
<p>Point is…is it actually possible to change majors before the upcoming fall?</p>
<p>Nope, not until your sophomore year.</p>
<p>I believe it is possible, but not before fall. They won’t let you just switch into it. I would suggest e-mailing someone about it if you want to try to switch before fall, but it is no big deal if you don’t</p>
<p>Trying to switch into EECS to avoid breadth courses is one of the stupidest things a Cal student could do.</p>
<p>You still have to do GEs in CoE, it is just about a course or two less in CoE.</p>
<p>So it really comes down to not wanting to do the breadth requirements, wanting the EE recognition on your degree, and getting the BS recognition as well? I guess those are legitimate reasons – at least the first one is.</p>
<p>Hmm, correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t students in CoE get more individual attention? Granted, you could also get individual attention if you searched for it in L&S, but it seems the other colleges make the campus population seem smaller and more friendly.</p>