Changing from MCB to civil engineering/environmental engineering?

EkThaTiger
Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:22:22 +0000

I’m facing a similar situation as you, in changing majors. I was admitted to CoE BioE and am trying to get to EECS. From what I’m reading and after talking to an adviser, switching within a college is MUCH easier than switching between colleges.

The Engineering college recommends that you wait two semesters before you try to apply for a new major. It’s pretty competitive and is largely driven by GPA (from what I was reading, at least 3.0, but sometimes higher). You have to complete the regular prerequisite courses and prove that you are on track to graduate within your four years at Cal.

You’re a spring admit, which might complicate things. I have read online about doing CC in your fall semester, but I’m not that well-read on that subject. Hopefully some other posters will reply with more information.

I hope that answers your questions. You should Google resources online, and the CoE is pretty clear cut on what you have to do. Good luck!