<p>Hey guys, I just have a quick question.</p>
<p>Since Econ is in the College of L&S, is it possible to transfer to UCB as (say a Psych major) but then switch to Econ once you get there since it is in the same college? </p>
<p>If I had all the Econ prereqs done and way above minimum GPA would this be a possibility? Could I just begin my first semester and declare as an Econ major?</p>
<p>I know I haven't been admitted yet (another 2 more months of waiting lol), but I would like to know if I have this option or not if/when I get admitted.</p>
<p>Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks guys.</p>
<p>I like to say yes 
but you should check :o</p>
<p>Well I just graduated in December but from my own personal experience, it is definitely possible to switch majors in Cal - I switched major three times lol. The only issue that can hold you back is… well… $$. Switching majors usually mean that you have to do things all over again, sometimes it also means going through the weeder courses again <em>cringe</em>, which can delay your graduation time. Tuition for in-state is decent but most of the $ you need is on housing - Berkeley has some really expensive housing unless you look far or on low quality housing.</p>
<p>When you switch, the college of L&S requires you to fill out a major declaration form and a program planning form that lists the planned classes you are taking and your intended graduation date. If you applied for transfer as a Psych major but wish to switch to Econ afterwards, you would definitely need to prepare a good reason so that you can convince the advisers to sign your forms. If you already have the Econ prereqs done then there shouldn’t be a lot of problem on switching, unless the college now holds a much tougher policy on transfers. </p>
<p>Really, don’t sweat too much about changing majors - Cal knows that people change their mind all the time, especially with the size of the school. I think about 20 to 30 students fall into academic probation and get dismissed every semester @ Cal but the college gives you a chance to come back with a new major though. Just work hard, don’t slack too much and you should be fine.</p>
<p>I’m not in L&S but from most of my friends, I get the impression that it’s relatively easy switching majors within L&S so I wouldn’t worry about it too much.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the responses, guys. I definitely appreciate it!</p>
<p>@ stressedBear: Thanks for all that personal information! Yeah, I know switching majors can be costly, but I’m fortunate enough to have all but 1 prereq done by this fall. I go to a community college, so I can take the courses cheaply and relatively easily. By the time I enter Berkeley in the fall, if I am admitted, I’ll be nearly done with my prereqs. </p>
<p>I’m assuming that as long as I take that last prereq in the fall I’ll be able to declare Econ that same semester, right? As you mentioned above, since I’ll have the prereqs done, aside from 1 that I’ll be doing in the fall, I don’t think I should have a problem switching.</p>
<p>Do any of you guys know of anybody that has switched into an impacted major in L&S like Econ after they transferred?</p>