UCSD vs Cal Poly Pomona ENGINEERING

pbh415
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:24:15 +0000

So I have this dilemma I have to deal with as I transfer from a SF State University and seem to be going crazy at this point as I need some advice.

I applied to UCSD as a transfer for Mechanical Engineering but was admitted under the condition as an Undeclared due to the ME(Mechanial Engineering) program being impacted, where I can choose another major instead. I have also been admitted to Cal Poly Pomona and have been admitted to there engineering program for ME.

My problem is that I’ve heard Pomona is a good school but UCSD is more reputable.

My choice is that I either go to Pomona and finish my ME courses
OR
I enter into UCSD as an Undeclared major and be forced to choose another major other than ME such as:

Chemical Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science
Computer Engineering - CSE Department
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
NanoEngineering
Structural Engineering


Honestly the only other major I would consider is structural which is similar in terms of classes and which I have a interest in. I have not taken any in depth courses to get a feel for either major except for classes like Solids, Fluids, Materials of engineering, Dynamics, and Statics. Maybe someone can help me with my situation and guide me in a direction…

p.s. I’m waiting on UC Davis’s appeal.