<p>No…When you are signing up for housing, it gives you a list of all the different majors and asks which one you would like to room with…I guess it doesnt really matter</p>
<p>and to Boltz17 the Criminal Justice major is incorporated with the College of Professional Studies and Fine arts. I guess they didnt have anywhere else to place that major so they just stuck it with that. Oh but I see you dont even want that major. never mind.</p>
<p>Hey SDSU alumni. I’m an out-state college freshman that wants to transfer to sdsu for fall 2013, and I need a little advice, guidance, anything you can offer, since you obviously know the university pretty well. I’m currently taking courses at my local community college to transfer to sdsu. When I transfer to sdsu, I want to major in art(multimedia emphasis) and minor in japanese. </p>
<p>The problem is that as we all know, it’s hard to transfer to sdsu, especially if you’re transferring to an impacted major(heard that the art program is very impacted). And it’s even more hard if you’re out-of-state. So I’ve come up with sort of a plan: get admitted as a japanese major(since I heard that japanese is one of the less impacted, less popular majors) and a multimedia premajor. After I complete the last pre-requisites(it will probably be two courses) I need during my first semester at sdsu, I will finally declare multimedia as my major, and just turn japanese into my minor.</p>
<p>However, i recently read somewhere that there’s this policy for all transfers that once admitted to sdsu, they can NEVER change their major throughout their whole college career in sdsu. Does what I plan to do count as sort of a major change? I don’t think so, cause although I’ll be admitted as a japanese major, I’m still also intending to major in multimedia anyway.(it will also be obvious by looking at my transcript with all the art courses I’ll have taken). If I am allowed to major in multimedia, eventually changing japanese into my minor wouldn’t matter even if it counted as a major change, cause i would have my multimedia major to back me up to keep me at the university. But I would like to clarify this with you, if you think otherwise, or know the details of this policy. But then again, perhaps declaring a second major counts as a major change? Don’t know, so confused about this policy.</p>
<p>By looking at my situation, I’m unsure whether sdsu is even worth it. The reason why I’ve been so adamant about getting my degree at sdsu is because SDSU’s art school is one of the best in Cali and in the nation. Also, I heard SDSU has a very good social network that leads to internship/career paths. Not only that, Cali is the state with multimedia artists with the highest employment and salaries. I feel I’m going the right direction. The problem is not only all the admission issues, but also my family is kinda neutral towards my plans. my mother wants me to stay in-state for money’s sake. But we live in Nevada, which you may have heard has one of the worst post-secondary education systems(there are only 2 major universities in this state; no joke). Even worse, the universities here are known for their not-so great art and design programs. I have to choose between university with superb art school, and state with a positive job/career outlook after graduating, but expensive, OR: in-state university with less competent art school, state with less positive job/career outlook after graduating, but cheaper.</p>
<p>I really hope I don’t end up having to abandon my plans transferring to SDSU cause I’ve made sure all the classes I’ve been taking so far are according to sdsu general education requirements and are transferable to sdsu (been using sdsu’s TAP engine).</p>
<p>Honestly, I’m completely lost and don’t know what to do now. I now feel all the courses i’ve taken so far have been for nothing. I need guidance and I’m glad I’ve come upon you, an alumni; cause a few days ago I went to the alumni website trying to find some forum where students could speak to sdsu alumni. Any advice, suggestions, guidance, or anything would be helpful. Thank you.</p>
<p>oh, and sorry for the long post(wow its pretty long, hope that doesn’t overwhelm you)</p>
<p>Taco,</p>
<p>Transferring to SDSU is actually easier than trying to get in as a freshman. As a freshman, you pretty much need over a 3.5 to have a shot. As a transfer, you can have below a 3.0 and get admitted. As a transfer it’s all about how much college courses you have completed and how many pre major classes you have completed at your CC. So at your CC, make sure you have your golden 4 and IGETC completed of course. And also completed as much pre major classes there as you can.</p>
<p>And who told you about this policy that as a transfer you can never change your major? That is completely false. I came into sdsu as a kinesiology major and after that school year, I switched it to accounting, no questions asked. It was super easy. I told the advisor and they signed off on it and helped me switch.</p>
<p>SDSU is an amazing school in an amazing city. Education is what you make of it, regardless where you go. But it does help being in a city that helps its local graduates. </p>
<p>What is your gpa right now?</p>
<p>my gpa is 3.98. I’m kinda one of those “over-achiever” students that always does well in school, so by the time I transfer my GPA it should probably be around 3.7-3.8. </p>
<p>I discovered about this “policy” from the sdsu admissions website. here it is:
[San</a> Diego State University | Admissions](<a href=“Transfer Students | SDSU”>Transfer Students | SDSU)
it says:“Transfer students are admitted based on their intended major for a bachelor’s degree at SDSU. Thus, the policy for admitted transfer students is they cannot change their major as applicants, or as admitted and enrolled students. This policy is enforced throughout the student’s academic career at SDSU.” </p>
<p>Perhaps it’s just some sort of bluff? or perhaps it depends on the major? this really scared me cause this could ruin my plans once I transfer to SDSU.</p>
<p>by the time I transfer, I’ll have all my general eds completed, all the pre-requisites for Japanese language completed, and two more prerequisites left to take for multimedia.</p>
<p>and when you said that they let you change your major, how long ago was that? perhaps this policy is new or something and has recently been enforced?</p>
<p>It might be just a scare tactic. Because I’ve never heard of this. Or it might be a brand new thing they implemented this year. But I still can’t see them actually doing that. No other school does that. Schools discourage it sometimes. But they don’t prevent you from changing out major if you want to.</p>
<p>I changed mine 3 years ago. Never had any issues. The advisors seemed very helpful and never once tried to prevent me from changing it. </p>
<p>So maybe it’s just a scare tactic by sdsu. </p>
<p>But if you are a transfer student applying with a 3.7-3.9 gpa. You are getting in without a doubt. so, when you apply, chose the major you want major in, regardless of it being impacted. So dont apply with an easy non impacted major just to increase your chances. You have a high enough gpa to get into an impacted program easily. so, that major you were planning on changing to once you got to sdsu…pick that when you apply so you dont have to worry about the changing majors policy. And then once you enroll, you can very easily pick up a minor in japanese.</p>
<p>I want to switch from Criminal Justice to something like Business or Economics or Film. Overall, is it easy to change majors?</p>
<p>Boltz, you already made a post in this thread asking that question and I answered it.</p>
<p>haha i know but you asked what major i was considering switching to and i elaborated.</p>
<p>My bad. Ya it’s easy to change majors. Just make sure to do the research on the majors you are interested in.</p>
<p>You said you were a jc transfer then changed your major. I read on their website that transfer students weren’t allowed to change majors, but I’ve been really reconsidering mine unfortunately (this is my 3rd semester as a transfer student.) I figured I was stuck. I am wondering how the process went for you? Did they make an exception or can you change it after a certain amount of time? I will have to ask my counselor about this.</p>
<p>ETA - Ah. I see you responded to this in a previous post. I do remember when I was admitted and went to orientation a bunch of us who were History majors had intended to teach. Well, if you want to teach History in California you are supposed to be majoring in Social Science in preparation for single subject teaching. They had all those interested in teaching raise their hands & my counselor said they were making an exception changing our major from History to Social Science. So it definitely seemed they were discouraging it - maybe a newer policy? I will definitely be asking her about it. When I do I’ll respond back to this thread and tell you what she says.</p>
<p>To the comment about SDSU being overcrowded - I had that fear as well. In my 3 semesters there, I haven’t had problems getting classes though. I have only had a few giant lecture hall classes, but for the most part they’ve been 30-60 to a class, depending on the type of class (ie: a language class is going to be 25-30ish.) The class size always seems suiting to the type of class.</p>
<p>I have another question about the location of SDSU. Some people have told me that the location where SDSU is at is not as nice as other places and the crime levels are high, is this true or false?</p>
<p>In your opinion what is better a degree in international business (Russian language) and emphasis on marketing, or just a marketing degree?</p>
<p>Following up with my last post - I just spoke with my advisor. She told me I can change my major to whatever I want and it shouldn’t be a problem. I would ask admissions or contact an advisor to be double sure in your individual case, but that is what she told me. </p>
<p>Pardo24 - Unfortunately it seems there has been a lot of crime here lately, to the point where as a woman I don’t feel extremely comfortable walking around campus after dark unfortunately. The campus is in an interesting location. It’s nice in theory but some neighborhoods around it aren’t the best, so you kind of get this mixed vibe going on. It’s not one-dimensional. Drive a bit south and you’re in the wrong part of town. Drive a bit north and you hit a more upscale community. It could be better but it could be worse. I personally like the location but I’ve also been in San Diego my entire life, so it is more sentimental to me.</p>
<p>Ya so it just sounds like a scare tactic about changing majors. They are completely open and helpful to anyone who wants to change majors. But they just wont go around advertising it just so they can discourage some. But the ones who really want to change, all you need to do is go in and talk to an advisor and they will help you.</p>
<p>pardo,</p>
<p>There will be high crime rates at every single university. That is very normal. Most of them are just petty crimes like car break-ins or soliciting. SDSU is a very safe area and you can walk around at night. It is a very lively area. Yes there will be some assaults or muggins or some creepo following a girl. Those happen at every university but they really arent that often. And when they do happen, its when that person wanders off by themselves and ends up in a dark hidden area where its easy for a person to get away with a crime. Its like that everywhere. </p>
<p>SDSU is safe and very nice. I lived on campus my first year and then practical on campus at apartments by the basketball arena. There are always people out, so it is safe. But ofcourse you should always use smart judgment regardless where you are.</p>
<p>so the whole “transfers can’t change majors” thing is just a scare tactic. Well, it worked. It sure gave me a scare. </p>
<p>Anyway, sdsu alumn, I have more to ask you, if you don’t mind.</p>
<p>I was wondering about sdsu’s dorms…read somewhere that they’re changing the price of all the dorms, including the sdsu apartments, to all the same price or something like that. I was hoping to get into the “upper division experience” housing in the apartments or in university towers, because i heard they give a discount for upper division transfer students that choose to dorm in them. I’m afraid that they won’t be offering that discount anymore, since they’re changing all the dorms to the same price. I was wondering if you know anything about that.</p>
<p>They have changed some things around over there. They increase the prices every year. But they can’t make them all the same for the fact that some are very old and some are brand new. Some are basic and some offer a lot more.</p>
<p>It is actually cheaper for you to live in one of the many “off campus” apartments that are right on campus. But as a new student, its probably be best for the dorms since you dont have to find a roommate. And its easier to make friends.</p>
<p>When I went there I lived in zura. There were 5 dorms (zura, tenochca, cuic, olmeca/maya, UT) and then 2 apartment style dorms (villa alvarado, Aztec Corner) and then there were 7 “off campus” apartments. Which were actually on campus and closer to classes than the dorms. They just call them off campus since they arent ran by SDSU. They are privately owned real apartments with no RA’s or anything like that, but they are only for students. Now within this past year, they have build 2 new really amazing apartments near those other 6. I believe they are owned by sdsu but they arent considered dorms or part of the on campus housing. </p>
<p>And it seems that sdsu as cut ties with aztec corner. They are no longer part of on campus housing. But they are still there and still student apartments. Just not ran by sdsu. </p>
<p>When I was there, UT was open to all classes. Mostly freshman lived there. But I guess now its just upperclassman and graduates. I never really liked UT since it was so far from everything. Its a good little walk to class. But I think you are fine about the prices. Dorm prices increase every year. But if they give some discount to upperclassman there, then I dont see that changing.</p>
<p>I have decided to attend San Diego State University! Wish me Luck!</p>