Chance Rising Junior for Penn State

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@Pwner420 There is nothing wrong with applying DUS (undecided). Until Junior year, you will take the same classes as those admitted directly into Engineering. The goal - whether you start in DUS or Engineering (PMAJ - pre-major) - is to be successful on entrance to major classes (Math 140, Engl 15, etc).

You aren’t admitted into your major until

  1. you are in the credit window. typically occurs spring of sophomore year or end of sophomore year
  2. you have completed ETM (entrance to major) classes
  3. your GPA meets the required minimum (this may change, but you can google it now to get an idea of what it is now)

So, other than being able to say “I’m in Engineering” vs. “I’m in DUS”, there really isn’t a difference. Just follow the Engineering plan while in DUS so you get into your major.