Change of Major and Change of College Current UCSB students in a non-engineering major, as well as students wishing to change from one engineering major to Mechanical Engineering, are welcome to apply after the satisfactory completion of a pre-defined set of coursework (see below). Students who have completed more than 105 units will not be considered for a change of major/change of college in engineering or computer science unless they can demonstrate that they will be able to complete all the degree requirements for the proposed program without exceeding 215 total units.

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Before petitioning for a change of major to mechanical engineering, six (6) of the following core courses or their equivalents must be completed: Math 3A-B-C; Math 5A-B-C; Physics 1-2; ME 14-15 (at least one of the 6 courses must include ME 14 or ME 15). Acceptance into the major will be based on UC grade point averages* and applicable courses completed.

*The calculation of the core course GPA will be based on all classes completed from this list at the time of petitioning.

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Change of Major Petitions should be turned in to the Mechanical Engineering Office
(ENGR II, Room 2355E).  

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