9th/10th semester?

Colleges & Universities University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I’m planning to double major, and I need a few extra semesters. I have heard of double major students taking a 9th semester to finish. But, how common is it for students to take 10th semester, and what is the process? Thanks!</p>

<p>Ben</p>

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<p><a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/faq/double.html[/url]”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/faq/double.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>You can’t stay for a 10th semester if you get over 136 units</p>

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<p>Sorry, I did not clearly state that I am in the College of Engineering. Does anybody have information on the policies of COE? </p>

<p>Thanks anyways.</p>

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<p>It’s worse in CoE. You still will not ever get a 10th semester, and you aren’t even guaranteed to get the 9th if you intend to double major.</p>

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<p>do you really want a 9th or 10th semester given the fee hikes?</p>

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<p>If you’re planning on pursuing another engineering degree, the policies and procedures are given here: [Dual</a> Majors - UC Berkeley College of Engineering](<a href=“http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/degree-options/dual-majors.html]Dual”>http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/degree-options/dual-majors.html)</p>

<p>If you’re considering a major in another college, consider this: <a href=“http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/degree-options/simultaneous-degrees.html[/url]”>http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/degree-options/simultaneous-degrees.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Unfortunately, from my understanding of it, you needed to declare your intention to double major by your sophomore year…</p>

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<p>Yes, I want an extra semester even with the fee hikes. Last time I checked, the tuition at Berkeley is less than half the price of its private counterparts, many of whom rank lower than Berkeley in engineering. I believe that this personal investment in my education will help me financially in the long run.</p>