<p>Is it possible to matriculate from Harvey Mudd while taking classes at Cal tech??
What other tier 1 universities allow people to take classes at them?
Does this mean that you can not be enrolled in a college but take most of their classes?</p>
<p>This a complicated question that depends upon the various schools. HMC for example has agreement with other Claremont colleges, so if you take many classes at Pomona, HMC will accept it (though there is a minimum you have to take at HMC). You cannot for example enroll into HMC and take all Pomona Classes but there is a lot more flexibility between the Claremont Colleges. I do not know the specifics but you pay fees only at HMC and not a Pomona even though you may take many classes at Pomona. However, to graduate from HMC you need to complete a set of classes that are only available at HMC, so you cannot take all classes at Pomona. </p>
<p>Now you are talking about two colleges with no agreements. CalTech may allow you to take some classes (there will be a limitation on the number of classes you can take) with the assumption they HMC will give some credit for those classes. What you are suggesting is you get admission to HMC, but take all your classes at CalTech. Only some credits will transfer so it really does not provide you any advantage as you will not be able to graduate from HMC (as you have not completed necessary HMC classes or classes recognized by HMC) and you will not graduate from CalTech (as you are not an admitted student). Also you have to pay double fees (fees at HMC and fees at Cal Tech). </p>
<p>So, to answer your question. If you enroll in a college, they expect you will take most of your colleges at that college. Some colleges have agreements with other colleges, so that you can take classes in and get credit for them with out any problems and you do not have to pay double fees as long as the agreement allows that. </p>
<p>If you go outside those colleges with agreement, only some credits will transfer, you have to pay twice and it will not provide you much value. If you are not a student in a college, they may allow you take a few classes as a non-degree student. Also remember the travel time between HMC and CalTech is 1-2 hours depending on traffic, you cannot stay in CalTech dorms, so if you stay at HMC you have to commute. If you are specific on what you are looking someone can provide more advice.</p>
<p>Either college is probably intense enough so that you wouldn’t feel the need to go elsewhere for classes. You will probably want to take classes with the people you are living with too. Unless you have a specific reason, it doesn’t seem worth it the compromise on the experience of either HMC or Caltech. Also, doing sets by yourself can be extremely difficult at Caltech, and it’s probably similar at HMC, so it helps having people around taking the same classes as you.</p>
<p>Unless you have a specific reason, it doesn’t seem worth it the compromise on the experience of either HMC or Caltech.</p>
<p>I am not sure that this is even possible. What the OP wants to be able to take all CalTech classes without admission into CalTech. This would go against the whole admission process, and one cannot get a degree from either institution, unless the OP wants the CalTech education and not a degree from any institution. Even if that were the case, many classes would be out of bounds for non degree students.</p>
<p>*Either college is probably intense enough so that you wouldn’t feel the need to go elsewhere for classes. You will probably want to take classes with the people you are living with too…</p>
<p>Also, doing sets by yourself can be extremely difficult at Caltech, and it’s probably similar at HMC, so it helps having people around taking the same classes as you. *</p>
<p>good point</p>