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<p>Depending on what you want to major in within A&S, it may be a waste of time. The first year SSOE curriculum is:</p>
<p>–Engineering (Programming) I&II
–Engineering Physics I&II (no lab)
–Calculus (I, II, III) and/or other math (Linear Algebra/Differential Equations)
–Engineering Chem I&II (only II requires a lab, different from A&S Chem)
–2 electives</p>
<p>Whereas in A&S the courses you take are entirely open and then are A&S courses (i.e. not Engineering based). So yes, it’s better that you switch BEFORE the start of the year, because then you can ensure all the classes you take freshman year will count towards your graduation requirements.</p>