Major Options

Simultaneous Degree

A simultaneous degree is the pursuit of two majors in two different colleges or schools at UC Berkeley. Students pursuing a simultaneous degree must complete all college/school and major requirements for both programs.

Please visit the Major Options page and click the “Simultaneous Degree” tab to learn more about the simultaneous degree guidelines, detailed requirements and petition/forms to complete for students within the College of Engineering (COE) and outside of COE.

Change of College

If you are currently in another school or college other than Engineering, you must meet all Change of College application criteria, fill out additional forms required for the Change of College application, and adhere to the Change of College deadlines for submission of your application.

Change of Major within the College

Students in the College of Engineering (CoE) must complete a minimum of one semester at Berkeley before they can apply for a change of major. However, our most heavily subscribed majors may require a minimum of two semesters.  Students must apply before their 5th semester begins.