Change of Major in Computer Science Neha Rawal, Associate Director

2016-2017 Change of Major Statistics (10/3) 570 applications into ICS were approved UCI Change of Majors Other campus major to ICS 313 Total 207 to CS ICS Change of Majors One ICS major to another 257 Total 130 to CS For example, ICS Undeclared to CS 127 went to other ICS majors: BIM, CGS, CSE, DS, INF, SE 82 applications out of CS were approved

2016-2017 Change of Major Statistics (10/3)

2016-17 Change of Major Statistics (10/3)

2016-2017 Change of Major Statistics (10/3)

Change of Majors: Outside ICS to CS (10/2)

Change of Majors: Within ICS to CS (10/2)

CS Change of Major Criteria and Statistics AY 14-15 and prior GPA criteria: 2.0 overall, qtr, core AY 15-16 2.0 overall, qtr, core (partial) 2.7 overall, 2.0 qtr, 2.7 core (partial) AY 16-17 2.7 overall, 2.0 qtr, 2.7 core COM 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Total CS 34 54 160 176 221 304 337 6 1320 Total ICS 106 254 293 327 512 570 9 2305 % of COM 32% 34% 63% 60% 67% 59% 57% Total # of COM out of CS: 271 (2010-2017)

CS: Patterns in Student Growth *2017-18: - Admissions and Enrollment: Final #s available after week 3 - B.S. Degrees: Projected

Current CS Change of Major Criteria Cumulative UC GPA (must meet both): Minimum of 2.7 GPA overall Minimum GPA of 2.0 in the quarter immediately preceding the change of major Course Grades Completion of the following courses: ICS 31 ICS 32 One or more of Math 2A, Math 2B, ICS 6B, ICS 6D, A minimum GPA of 2.7 and no grade less than a C in ALL courses taken from those listed above Other: 90 units Student with more than 90 units will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may not be admitted to the major. Can’t be on probation at time of application Students must complete the change of major requirements with an average quarter GPA of 2.0 or higher at the time of application and be in good academic standing. Can’t apply while in progress Students must complete all change of major requirements at the time of application. Holistic review process Student performance in coursework taken toward intended major’s degree requirements will be factored into consideration during change of major review and may result in denial of admission into the major. Academic advising Meet requirements Apply online

Proposed CS Change of Major Criteria Cumulative UC GPA (must meet both): Minimum of 3.0 GPA overall Minimum GPA of 2.7 in the quarter immediately preceding the change of major Course Grades A minimum GPA of 3.0 and no grade less than a C in ALL courses taken from those listed below. Completion of the following: ICS 31 and ICS 32, or ICS 32A and ICS 33, and One or more of Math 2A, Math 2B, ICS 6B, ICS 6D, ICS 6N Other: 70 units Students with more than 70 units may not be admitted to the major; they will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis provided they have made substantial progress in courses required for the major. Can’t be on probation at time of application or have academic conduct charges on record. Students must be in good academic standing. Can’t apply while in progress Students must complete all change of major requirements at the time of application. Holistic review process Student performance in coursework taken toward intended major’s degree requirements will be factored into consideration during change of major review and may result in denial of admission into the major. Academic advising Meet requirements Apply online

Similar Change of Major Policies on Campus Computer Engineering 2.7 UC GPA 3.0 in core classes 90 unit limit Computer Game Science 2.0 UC and Quarter GPAs 2.5 in core classes 60 unit limit Computer Science and Engineering 2.7 UC and Quarter GPAs 3.0 in core classes 90 unit limit Data Science 2.7 UC GPA 2.0 Quarter GPA 60 unit limit

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