<p>This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm a senior who applied to colleges in their college of arts and science because I have no idea what I want to major in or do with my life. But if I decide to do engineering can I get into that? It probably depends on the college? I don't know, any help is appreciated I'm pretty confused. Thanks</p>
<p>If you get accepted to a LAC, look into 3-2 dual programs with engineering colleges. But you need to know whether you want to do the 3-2 before your freshman year as there is a strict curriculum with little leeway.</p>
<p>Or, if you have enough of a math and science background, apply to engineering colleges now.</p>
<p>I think the OP poster meant they applied to normal universities, but instead of applying into engineering they applied to the regular curriculum, right? If that’s your question, then yes, it does depend on the school. At some schools (Berkeley comes to mind) you will have to re-apply into the engineering program when you get there. And at schools like Berkeley I hear this is somewhat difficult. This is because the engineering school will admit you into their school, and they probably have different (usually higher) standards then the regular school. At smaller schools, where the engineering program is not as highly regarded, switching probably should not be a problem. </p>
<p>Definitely find out the answer for each individual school. And if you can switch into engineering, find out if you can switch back to arts and sciences just as easily in case you find engineering isn’t your thing.</p>
<p>We visited the University of Texas at Austin last week. That question was asked, and apparently it is very difficult to switch from another program into engineering. Much easier to switch from engineering to most other majors.</p>
<p>At Georgia Tech, any student can switch from any major to any other major, including from liberal arts to engineering, so YMMV.</p>
<p>It completely depends on the college. Check with the particular colleges you’re considering attending.</p>