<p>I think I am going to be transferring into UCSD at a history major in the fall of 2007. My gpa will be a 3.4. Is it possible to transfer into ucsd as a history major, then also major in chemical engineering (As it is another one of my passions)? I realize it will be nearly impossible to complete college in 4 years by doing this, but is it still allowed? Thank you.</p>
<p>Edit: If it would be nearly impossible to switch majors, could I double major?</p>
<p>That's going to be hard since you're going to be changing to another college... if it was inter-college, i.e. switching from history to sociology, then I think it's possible. But in your case... I'm not too sure.</p>
<p>no. You would go over the credit limit</p>
<p>You sure? I'm going to have all my history pre-reqs completed by the time I enroll at UCSD. Could I just "drop" my history major and then take Engineering? Then I wouldn't go over the credits....</p>
<p>Lol history to ChemE is quite a change. make sure you can handle it as UCSD's engineering programs are no joke. since history has relatively small amounts of upper div work why not just finish you're major in a year once you get there and then go back and double major in ChemE. That way UCSD won't kick you out for taking so long to graduate.</p>
<p>can I do that though Colin? I mean, am I allowed to just "take up" a major when I'm in my junior year? Can i just be like "hey, I really like engineering to, I wanna also major in engineering" Or are they gonna be like "you're a junior, sorry bro u can't. Can they "deny" you a major?</p>
<p>I think you should double major too, speak to a counselor @ UCSD when you get there. Just a word of advice, you should start the major pre-reqs for chem and already have history finished so when you get to UCSD, it wotn take so long! and you'll pay less ;)</p>
<p>Also check to see the requirements for getting into the engineering school as they may have different rules and regulations than LAS.</p>
<p>If you don't have the pre-reqs, you'd have to complete them before transfer or after you get to UCSD. Once at the university, there is no gurentee of getting into engineering. just keep that in mind.</p>
<p>before you make your decision laxattack, how many prereq classes have you completed for chem engineering?</p>
<p>you do realize that there are 15 total prereqs classes right (no overlap with history)?</p>
<p>6 math classes
3 physics
3 chem
2 programming
1 engineering</p>
<p>with the prereqs courses alone would take a person about 2 years to finish it, r u willing to put up with another 2 years of prereqs AND 2 years of upper division work?</p>
<p>I think chemistry might be doable, but not chem engineering. </p>
<p>ChemE has a lot more layered pre-reqs, and they are usually offered only once a year. </p>
<p>Also, UCSD doesn't really have a ChemE program, it is co-conducted by MAE and the chemistry department, and the program has no name recognition whatsoever, and the school gives no funding to it, because it is not an emphasis.</p>
<p>I just feel like I want a stable degree to graduate college with? I want something I can get right into the workforce with, make good money, and be able to advance in. Engineering is clearly one of those things. I would like to go to law school but that is no gimme and if I don't end up getting those grades I dont wanna be stuck with a history degree at 22 cuz I certainly don't wanna teach. I wanna have a backup plan, and since I enjoy math and sciences I figured this would be a good idea. Do you understand where I'm coming from?</p>
<p>yes, but as i asked before, how many classes of prereqs have you taken?</p>
<p>Just be careful, engineering majors have a schedule that is far less flexiable than other degrees.</p>
<p>Only two that I know of. I've taken numerous AP and honors courses in highschool but never took AP exams so that's pretty much useless. I don't see the courseload or difficulty of the program being a factor, it's just that you're right...4 years wont happen</p>
<p>Then I would suggest you apply to engineering schools. </p>
<p>An engineering major is not something that you pick up on the side. A chemE major would usually take a regular freshman 4.5 to 5 years to complete.</p>
<p>it's always good to follow your passion, but just make sure you're up for it. Physics and Ochem would or should be the most challenging courses for lower division.</p>
<p>"College of Chemistry transfer applicants are expected to complete, at a minimum, courses equivalent to </p>
<p>Chemistry 1A-1B,
Mathematics 1A-1B,
Physics 7A (choice of 7A or 8A for chemical biology majors), and
English R1A (plus English R1B for chemistry and chemical biology majors) </p>
<p>plus two additional courses toward the major by the end of the spring term before transfer. "</p>
<p>UCSD email me back and said it is possible to double major as long as it's NOT within same department. Being that history/engi are in diff departments she said it shouldn't be a problem, just more time.</p>
<p>I think that was meant to say that it is POSSIBLE, not that it is advisable.</p>
<p>Different questions.</p>