<p>Thank you so much. Are you saying it is o.k. to accept another CIT major (he was accepted into other CIT majors) and then it is easy to switch to ECE and minor in SCS?</p>
<p>mdcissp, post #19 second half is important (cmonyuk). For example, my son entered CMU with one possible major. He switched to another major(not engineering or CS) early on. Then determined he'd like to double major in CS. Took the CS requirements soph year, including math and programming courses that CS kids take and did well. Now remember these aren't easy courses...some of his friends with similar ideas couldn't get through these courses (211 and 212?? I think, not sure). They were a lot of work if I recall correctly. </p>
<p>He doubled in CS that way. Not his intention when he entered the school, it just evolved and they helped him do it. I think people get confused because you apply at CMU to different schools. It's not rigidly locked in like that. As cmonyuk says "CMU doesn't try to make things difficult." They couldn't have been nicer in advising S how to follow thru with CS as second major. They encouraged it. Advising was supportive and helpful. He also stayed yr 5 for a Masters...the advisors helped him juggle all courses to get him out in time.</p>
<p>This <a href="http://www.cmu.edu/esg-cat/pdf/SCS/scs.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.cmu.edu/esg-cat/pdf/SCS/scs.pdf</a> explains the procedure for transferring into SCS, basically you have to do well in 15-211.</p>
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<li> Definitely join a club. S did Fringe and Food Drive. This is a professional Arts School so there is a lot of artsy things. </li>
<li>Good Bus system. Interesting city with different neighborhoods. Not good for biking because of too many hills. OK for walking but use the bus also.
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<li>S did amateur orchestra. 3rd string. freshman year. He took violin back to school every year, so persumily he played for himself. His roommate was the Concert Master for the high orchestra and he majored in ME like S. </li>
<li>- You will survive and get fat in doing so. </li>
<li>Dorm. Get a triple. Bigger rooms, and cheaper. S enjoyed the interaction. Freshman year a bit rough with roommates but he found substitutes for his remaining years. The dorm is less important than who you share it with. The apartments may be a bit farther away but it seems that S was always going over there for a social event. (if you ever have the occasion to visit a landgrant college, a 10 minute walk to your class is close) </li>
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<p>Surprise yourself and not be prepared when you begin your first day of orientation. Knowing what to expect is going to take part of the fun out of this experience. Try a different cheese.</p>