<p>How difficult is this process? I have taken pretty much most of the classes freshmen take so I <em>should</em> be on track in terms of graduating in 4 years. What else do they consider, and how competitive is it to get in? I'm going to be a sophomore, thought about doing ChemE, but now thinking of switching to something else...</p>
<p>As a BioE major thinking about a switch into EECS, I can tell you that the CoE is pretty nasty for switching majors withing the College itself. If you’re from L&S, then it will be even more difficult. I’ve been told by some that it is near impossible, but give it a go anyway! </p>
<p>It’s primarily GPA driven, especially in courses required for the major. You should check out the College of Engineering’s websites on switching majors. There is a page for non-CoE students. </p>
<p>Be aware ChemE is not in CoE, but the College of Chemistry. (at least as far as I know). </p>
<p>Hope I helped!</p>
<p>Transferring to EECS and transferring to MSE are totally different. EECS is incredibly impacted. Plus, transfer usually requires completion of CS 61A which is almost entirely reserved for current EECS and CS majors. Also, EECS transfer has a minimum transfer GPA requirement of 3.5. </p>
<p>For all other engineering majors (i.e. MSE), you’ll need a 3.0 minimum GPA in your technical classes to be considered for a transfer. Also, they’ll only approve the transfer if you’re on track to jump into MSE by the following semester. That means that for about a semester or two, you’ll be juggling both MSE and chemE classes in case your transfer doesn’t get approved. By the first year, chemE and MSE probably only differ by Engineering 45 (Properties of Materials); if you take (or have taken) that class and maintained a min. 3.0 in all your other classes (Math: 1A/1B or 53/54, Physics: 7A/7B, Chem: 1A/1B), you should be able to transfer to MSE.</p>
<p>Another note: until your transfer is approved, make sure you plan out your MSE classes. Since MSE is a smaller engineering department, the core classes like 102 (E45 pre-req), 103 (102 & E115 pre-req), and 104 (103 pre-req) are only offered during one semester each year. You should be taking 102 by first semester soph. year, 103 second semester, and 104 during junior year. Depending on the professor, they might let you take 103 and 104 concurrently. Also, make sure you sign up for physics 7C and engineering 115 or physics 112.</p>
<p>Thanks for the clarification Ace! I learned something new too. :)</p>
<p>A few of my friends and I transferred from L&S to COE-MSE. The process was nasty because COE didn’t help us on anything, but in terms of the actual transfer, you’ll be a shoo in as long as you have satisfied all the reqs prior to applying. Even if you were slightly below the GPA, you would still have a good chance.</p>
<p>didnt CoE say that if you didn’t have at least a 3.0 technical, they wouldn’t let you submit the change of college petition at all?</p>
<p>Note that there is a ChemE / MSE joint major to consider as well:</p>
<p>[UC</a> Berkeley, College of Chemistry – The Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering – Joint Major Programs](<a href=“http://chemistry.berkeley.edu/student_info/undergrad_info/degree_programs/cheme_major/joint_major_programs.php]UC”>Chemical Engineering Joint Majors | College of Chemistry)</p>
<p>@ nerdess</p>
<p>That’s refreshing to hear 
I’m also planning on transfering to CoE (however, into MechE) but I am little confused over who to approach for help (advisors in L&S, CoE, etc?) when I begin classes in the fall. Do you have any tips for making the process as smooth as possible?</p>
<p>bro its real hard to transfer from l%s to coe its almost imposible unless u have 3.99 gpa</p>
<p>You do not need a 3.99 gpa, that is ridiculous. </p>
<p>I have a friend who switched from L&S-MCB intended to COE-MSE after freshmen year with around a 3.4 cgpa. The process seemed troublesome, but it is doable.</p>