<p>I was accepted to MCS today but I'm not 100% sure that I DON'T want to do engineering. I am very interested in physics and math, and I was considering engineering. I didn't apply to CIT because I hadn't taken a chemistry or physics subject test. </p>
<p>So, is it possible to transfer into CIT after a year or two?
Or do they consider MCS a different college altogether?</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard it is possible for you to transfer into another school once you are in CMU. Just make sure your grades are good so you can transfer with ease. Don’t quote me though, but I’m sure I’m right :)</p>
<p>The only thing that might be a problem if you’re starting in MCS and want to switch into CIT is that you need to take two intro engineering classes in CIT, and if you’re not in the school to begin with it can be an issue. If you do wind up going to CMU and are unsure about which path you want to take, be sure to try and fit in Intro to WhateverE you’re interested in.</p>
<p>Ok, thanks guys! (or girls?)</p>
<p>Physics Dude-- It’s easy to transfer even after one semester.</p>
<p>Your first year at MCS and CIT are essentially the same with the exception of the Intro to Whatever that Racin noted.</p>
<p>You’ll take math (whatever you place into on the online placement test you take in end of June/early July), Science (either Physics or Chem), English 101, Hello to Computers …and for CIT two Intros are required.</p>
<p>However, dont’ quote me- -but it’s my understanding that Kurt (CIT freshman advisor) has some sort of magic wand and those who transfer into CIT after a semester only take one intro in whatever they are majoring in and the other intro is waived as a graduation requirement.</p>
<p>Basically, don’t take the Bio (the other MCS core requirement) first, but focus on physics and/or chem as a freshman-- and if a space is available, take an Intro Engineering course as soon as you can when space opens.</p>
<p>ECE spaces hardest to come by-.</p>
<p>You’ll be hearing from an advisor later in May - -so sit tight until then – transfer is easy, unless you get a hunk of bad grades first semester. You can always look at the curriculum for Physics and CIT majors so you have questions for your advisor in MCS.
If you end up taking physics for science majors rather than physics for engineering- that will still fulfill CIT requirements.</p>
<p>Congrats</p>
<p>What about switching from HSS to CIT? Is that hard/impossible?</p>
<p>Special
You have to take the classes noted.</p>
<p>For MCS, the overlap is substantial-- so an advisor isn’t going to scream: “stick to the program we admitted you into”.
HSS, a bit more latitude- less is set in stone. Make sure to take Physics or Chem, Calculus and the appropriate computer course. Whatever you take in HSS can fulfill your GE electives if you head into CIT.</p>
<p>Anyone can transfer with good grades. Spots always pop up in CIT and SCS-- people transfer out.</p>
<p>How easily do spots pop up in H&SS? Do people transfer out often?</p>
<p>If you are trying to pursue a dual-degree from HSS and MCS, does it matter which school you’re in? I was accepted to HSS, but I want to try to get a double major (humanity + math) if I choose CMU. Could I do that from HSS?</p>