<p>Hey first time on here, I would greatly appreciate any advice or guidance. So, here is a little background. I am 5th college student. I originally started doing an applied math degree/civil engineering at a University that I cannot say. The program stated that calculus ready students can spend 3 yrs at the university perusing the applied math degree first then continue by transferring to another and get a civil engineering degree in 2yrs since the curriculum was similar. I spend my first year getting ready for calc so i would end up doing the program in 4ys/2yrs. You must also maintain a 3.00 GPA, and you cannot revive your Math degree without first completing the engineering part. Now the courses were pretty hard for me because every semester I had 16 or more credits. Might be a breeze to some but every semester I would always be in a panic keeping up.</p>
<p>Here is what happened, while I was completing the applied math portion I managed to get a C- in chem 1, which is frowned upon. I was told that I could just stick the chem 1 in with my engineering courses. The thing is engineering is not easy, it is fun and I like it but it’s not easy in the sense that I had to jungle my classes and not sleep. My first year I ended up dropping the chemistry class so I would not affect my GPA. At the same time my advisor threatened me that the next time I register for it, I could not fail nor drop it, if that were to happen I would have to leave or be dismissed. </p>
<p>In short, I registered for it this summer and got another C-, and I was asked to leave from the college of engineering. The Chem 1 course at the university was rumored to be extremely difficult which I did not know until it was too late. My GPA dropped, so I was asked to leave. :(</p>
<p>Now here I am unable to go to school in the fall, lots of credit hours, and no degree. I cannot switch to any other engineering because they all require that one chemistry class. I was wondering what are some degree options or schools that I can attend so that can make me some money because needless to say I cant pay for 5yrs of school with no degree. I dont have any friends because I was always into my studies, never partied or “hungout”, so I have no one to talk to. Im not depressed, but I am very sad right now. </p>
<p>Can you just complete the applied math major and graduate with a bachelor’s degree in applied math?</p>
<p>I called and asked, and Ive sent emails, but the Dean of the math department refused me. She said one of the rules of the program states that the student had to complete an engineering degree first. :/</p>
<p>Strange – never heard of any school where a student can get an applied math degree only as a second major to an engineering degree.</p>
<p>Or is this a 3+2 program where two different schools are involved? If so, what school are you currently at (the “3” school or the “2” school), and how many years of school have you completed?</p>
<p>Did they ask you to leave the program or the school?</p>
<p>If you can still attend the school, I would imagine you can still pick another degree program-if not pure math, perhaps a natural science degree. </p>
<p>If you were dismissed from the school you should be able to appeal the decision above math department level. If you can’t or the appeal fails, or if you simply still want to get a degree in engineering, you’ll have to attend another school. </p>
<p>In the latter case, go to the abet site, pick a major and state to find accredited schools. Since your grades are not competitive, pick out schools from the list that aren’t as well known/popular. They will likely have transfer requirements that aren’t as strict.</p>
<p>Once you come up with a list of schools, sort by cheapest cost of attendance and apply to the top 5.</p>
<p>@ucbalumnus: Yes, two different school were involved in program. The first 3yrs you start off with applied math then the other 2yrs you would then do an engineering of your choice. I was in the last year of my 2yrs :/</p>
<p>@da6onet: I was asked to leave the college of engineering where I attended my final year. I can apply to another school for engineering, but majority require you to get a C+ in Chem1. I like your idea anyway and I will apply to other accredited engineering school and cross my fingers. </p>
<p>Thank you both for replying. </p>
<p>Don’t give up without working hard to explore all your options.</p>
<p>I say that a s MechE who know engineering academics are rigourous… and mom of a kid that bailed out on Engineering (twice, long story). Maybe it was the best decision in those cases, but I wish we had consulted more with the campus experts first. </p>
<p>So what you referred to in #2 is that the “3” school will not let you return to complete an applied math degree? Another option, in addition to applying to transfer to other schools’ civil engineering majors, is to apply to other schools’ applied math majors.</p>
<p>It is odd that the “2” school admitted you to transfer without having completed Chemistry 1 with a sufficient grade, since completion of Chemistry 1 is normally expected during one’s first year for majors that require it.</p>
<p>@colorado_mom, “Don’t give up without working hard to explore all your options.” Thank you for that, I love this quote. My parents look at me as a failure and has stop talking and assisting financially, its nice to hear something positive once in a while. I wont give up. Thank you for your kind of motivation. </p>
<p>@ucbalumnus, That is a good idea to apply in another school’s applied math program. I haven’t thought of that, I was so caught up in finishing as an engineer. I will definitely do that as my plan B. Thank you for your advice. </p>
<p>OP, you have made it this far – don’t stop now! Keep checking in on this thread, there are some very experienced posters. All I can say is that you should have gotten better advising, but at this point, in order to salvage as much as possible you may need several expert opinions from profs in your areas of study. Be insistent! You have invested a lot of time and money and energy. Get some more opinions and don’t give up!</p>
<p>OP - I am sorry the relationship with your parents is strained. The still love you, but they’ve probably got a lot invested in your college and are frustrated with the situation. Depending on their academic background, they may not even appreciate the rigor or your coursework. </p>
<p>Could you reach out to your advisor (or another campus rep) and ask… “what are my options”?</p>
<p>Well… There is one option for you (im not sure if it will work though) Enroll in your local CC and leave your Uni, take chemistry at the CC and try to transfer back into your school. or you could change major to business admin and graduate in 1 1/2-2 years.</p>
<p>@momcinco, I check the thread as much as I can. Need all the advice I can get. Thank you for that post. :)</p>
<p>@colorado_mom, I made an appointment with the dean of engineering after I read you post, hopefully she has some positive options for students like me.</p>
<p>@Ultimablade, I was actually thinking about changing my major. I also heard the job market for business is very competitive. But I am in no position to complain so, I was thinking about Project Management or like what you said business administration. If I switched now I would have to go to another school because the curriculum for business has their student on a 5 year paradigm. </p>
<p>You can always find a college that will let you transfer. You may need to take more than 1 year of school, but you can cobble together a useful degree.</p>