How hard is it to switch majors at Carnegie Mellon?

In general you can. But it depends which program you want to switch into. Anything in CFA is extremely difficult to switch into because of the course sequencing and difficulty of getting admitted in the first place. Switching into a primary CS major is also extremely difficult.

Is it easy to switch majors in CMU?

It is definitely possible, and more and more people switch into CS every year. You have to be consistent in getting good grades in the introductory CS classes, as transfer requires getting at least a 3.6 QPA over {21-127/21-128, 15-122, 15-150, 15-210, 15-213, 15-251}.

Can you take classes outside of your major at CMU?

Students can take up to 5 courses outside of Carnegie Mellon University once enrolled. They can transfer courses in as General Education requirements, major/minor requirements or elective units towards graduation.

How hard is it to transfer to CS from engineering school?

The CS program that’s part of the Engineering school is extremely selective, and you’ll need to have demonstrated academic excellence in order to transfer into that program. Even if you’re coming from an equally selective and prestigious program within the school of engineering (say, ECE), you’ll need to have performed very well in the past.

What GPA do you need to transfer to a CS program?

The most stringent species is the Engineering CS major, for which you need a 3.67 or better GPA and A– or better in two key courses (discrete math and data structures) to be considered for a transfer. In practice, about 100 transfer applicants per year meet these minimum requirements; of these, about 40 per year ar

Are there transfer admission requirements for Carnegie Mellon University?

Review information on transfer admission requirements and deadlines on this page. Carnegie Mellon University is extending our test-optional policy through Fall 2022, removing the SAT/ACT testing requirement for all first-year applicants for Fall 2021 & Fall 2022. Learn More Majors + Programs

How hard is it to get into CS at UIUC?

There are different CS programs at UIUC, and each has different standards for admission. The CS program that’s part of the Engineering school is extremely selective, and you’ll need to have demonstrated academic excellence in order to transfer into that program.