<p>I know that Penn has dual-degree programs, such as Jerome Fischer and Huntsman etc., but are those programs the only way to take two undergrad majors at Penn? It says in the handbook that "many more students pursue two majors on their own". Would it be possible for me to take Computer Science and Business Administration as my majors, without being in the Jerome Fischer Program?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>My understanding is that you can do 2 degrees with two schools without being in a dual degree program; the downside is that it may be more difficult, because you will have to complete the core/distribution requirements for both schools (whereas I think some of those reqs are waived in a dual degree program)</p>
<p>Yes, you can double major within the same school (e.g. biology and chemistry) without a hitch. If you want to dual major across two universities, there are GPA requirements. If you get into SEAS and want to apply for a dual major at Wharton, you can do that at the end of your freshman year and the decision is entirely based on your GPA, which should be at least a 3.8 for you to stand a chance.</p>
<p>I see...a 3.8 at Penn huh. hahaha. would my chances for dual majoring increase if I applied from Wharton to SEAS? seeing as SEAS is less competitive than Wharton?</p>
<p>yes it is easier. I know that to get an extra degree with wharton the REQUIREMENT is 3.4 but realistically, you need a 3.8 If you want to get one with the college, the REQUIREMENT is 3.0 so id figure low 3s for the college. I would guess it is similar with engineering.</p>
<p>To Clarify:</p>
<p>Wharton -> SEAS or CAS = Min. 3.4 GPA
SEAS or CAS - > Wharton = Min 3.8 GPA
SEAS < - > CAS = Min 3.4 GPA </p>
<p>It really only gets insane when you're trying for a Wharton dual degree because of the limited availability of spots. * My numbers might be a little off, but it's def min 3.8 for you to stand a chance of getting the Wharton dual degree or transfer.</p>
<p>wait, where did you get the 3.4 gpa required to go into seas or sas?</p>
<p>it's 3.0... because there's no quota for transfer into either seas or sas, unlike wharton, which must be selective</p>
<p>I still think there is a quota to transfer into seas or sas even though it is much lower</p>
<p>realistically, they don't need a quota, since it's not like everyone's rushing to transfer into seas... or even into the college</p>
<p>and several engineers do transfer to the college each year, but i've never heard of anyone who was denied a transfer except for having below a 3.0 gpa</p>
<p>Like I said above, my numbers might be a bit off. So 3.0 instead of 3.4. Sorry for that mistake.</p>
<p>Thanks people =).
So if I want to take Business Administration and Computer science for my dual majors and want to avoid killing myself with the Jerome Fischer, I should try to get into Wharton first then apply for a dual major with SEAS right? 3.0+....I THINK that's manageable..</p>
<p>M&T doesn't make your curriculum more difficult; in fact, it waives some requirements so that it's easier. Otherwise it's very, very difficult to fit in a full engineering curriculum and a full Wharton curriculum in four years.</p>
<p>Also, the degree from Wharton is not in Business Administration. It's a Bachelor of Science in Economics.</p>
<p>And finally, when you apply to another school, either to switch or to add it as a second degree, your home school (where you're applying from) doesn't matter. So to get into/add the College, you need a 3.0 no matter what. And to get into Wharton you need a GPA that varies each semester depending on how many spots are available and who else is applying. The GPA you need for SEAS is set, like the College, but I'm not sure what it is (3.4 I guess?).</p>
<p>this is my opinion... i was considering applying to M&T because it was a program I was interested in. However, because only 50 students are accepted, I think that your business stats/ECs and tech stats/ECs need to be insane. I had really good math and business stats which would look great for wharton. However, related to science, I just performed really well in my classes in school but did nothing extra in those fields. If you feel that your tech AND business stats are really good then go for it, otherwise wait (yes, this is just my opinion and you guys may not agree)</p>
<p>min gpa for seas is 3.0</p>
<p>Penn</a> Engineering > Undergraduate Student Handbook > Transferring In</p>
<p>I meant committing suicide by applying for Jerome Fischer when I said "killing myself" XD</p>
<p>AND What?! Wharton only has a bachelor of economics for undergrads?! So for a degree in Business Administration I would have to try for an MBA?</p>
<p>Presumably yes.</p>