<p>Guys I want to get into UCSB as a ChemE major. Im talking Calc 1 this semester and Calc 2 in the Spring. I can also possibly take Calc 3 in the Summer. But I havent taken Calc based Physics because of its infamy at my school, and it is not so good either at the other CC near mine. I have a 3.5 gpa. UCSB requires up to Calc 4</p>
<p>I was actually scared to ask because idk if im in denial that I wont get in or not. </p>
<p>If there is room will they accept me? Do they give you time to complete your major preparation if you havent completed it?</p>
<p>I really want to know</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>So I’m guessing from the 0 responses that u guys are just too nice to not tell me that I’ll not get accepted?</p>
<p>If you go to a CC where Calc 3 isn’t a requirement for Linear Algebra and Differential Equations course, then you need to take it (LA & DE) in conjunction with Calc 2 next semester. But I’m pretty sure most schools require you to finish up the entire Calc series (1-3) before you can take a LA & DE course.</p>
<p>The first semester of Physics (mechanics) is also a requirement, so you’d have to do that.</p>
<p>Those two, along with two semesters of general chemistry, are apparently the minimum requirements needed for ChemE, so I really doubt you’d get accepted without them. From what I’ve heard, UCSB is more stingy about major completion than most other UCs, too. I’d recommend just taking an extra year, and start your physics next semester so that you can finish the whole sequence before transferring without taking it in the summer (you really don’t want to take calc-based physics in the summer).</p>
<p>I can get into UCSD as a ChemE major, but it’s just UCSB appeals to me more that’s why I want to go there. </p>
<p>Won’t they give me like 2-3 quarters to finish stuff up though?</p>
<p>Assist.org states that “Applicants to the Chemical Engineering major must complete the equivalent of the following required UCSB base preparation courses.” The required base courses include UCSB’s Math 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B and Physics 1, 2. Hence, they basically require 4 math classes (Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, and Linear Algebra and Differential Equations) and the whole physics series.
Engineering curriculum for transfer students is organized so that they can graduate as soon as possible (2.5 to 3 years). If you do not complete enough prerequisites, you will disrupt the curriculum and greatly delay your time to degree, maybe 1 more year. Also, 1 year at UCSB is much more expensive than 1 year at college.</p>
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<p>Money is not a problem for me I have a CalVet</p>
<p>UCSB requires up to Calc4 and only Physics Mechanics.</p>
<p>I was planning to finish Calc 1 this semester, take Calc 2 in the Summer, and then do Linear Algebra, in the summer. But that still leaves me with Physics 1,2(1 class at my school) and Diff Eq</p>
<p>I mean I know from personal experience and from here on the forum that there are some peoplle that transferred without finishing major prep</p>