Do you have to declare a major when applying to Cal Poly?

All Cal Poly applicants must select a major. Undeclared is not an option for our campus. You will be evaluated against other first-year applicants applying to the same major. You may select an alternate major, but very few applicants are offered admissions based on their alternate major selection.

Does Cal Poly admit by major?

Your Intended Program of Study

We evaluate and admit students by their major.

What is required on the Cal Poly application?

In order to complete your application, make sure you have a copy of your transcripts, current class schedules, household annual income, and social security number (if available). Cal Poly accepts applications online through Cal State Apply from Oct. 1 – Nov. 30.

How do I declare a major at Cal Poly?

What is the hardest major to get into at Cal Poly SLO?

Here's a look at the top 10 most competitive majors for freshman applicants: Psychology: 3,579 applicants, 73 spaces available — 2% Software engineering: 795 applicants, 25 spaces available — 3.1% Kinesiology: 2,016 applicants, 78 spaces available — 3.9%

Declaring a Major

Which major is easiest to get into Cal Poly?

Some 27 Cal Poly majors are in the single digits when it comes to the ratio of seats available to total applications. At the other end, the program with the best acceptance rate is bioresource and agricultural engineering, which has room for 60 of its 169 freshman applicants, or 36%.

Do you have to declare your major when applying?

Declaring a Major

For freshmen applying to a major in the College, your choice of major will neither help nor hurt your prospects for admission. In fact, a large number of freshman applicants apply as undeclared.

Do you have to declare a major when applying to College?

The applications for many colleges and universities allow students to specify an intended major, though this is not required – and not all students ultimately choose to do so.

Can I switch my major at Cal Poly?

Students must complete at least one quarter at Cal Poly before requesting a change of major. The major exploration process can begin in their first quarter, but no official change of major may be initiated at that time.

What is the least competitive major at Cal Poly SLO?

Why is Cal Poly so hard to get into?

Because we are an impacted campus, our selection processes uses an objective, comprehensive review process that extends beyond the basic eligibility index utilized by the California State University. This means that many CSU-eligible students are unable to be offered admission.

What does Cal Poly SLO look for in applicants?

Average GPA: 4

With a GPA of 4, Cal Poly requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.

What is Cal Poly popular major?

The most popular majors at California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo include: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields; Social Sciences; Architecture and Related Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences ...

Can I get into Cal Poly SLO with a 3.7 GPA?

If you earned a 4.0 (or better) weighted GPA in high school, you are a viable candidate for any program within Cal Poly –San Luis Obispo. Students with a 4.1 or 4.2 in a mostly honors/AP curriculum will fare best.

What is the lowest GPA to get into Cal Poly?

California residents must have a 2.50 GPA or higher in the 15 required “a-g” subject courses, with no grade lower than a C-. Non-California must have a 3.00 GPA or higher in the 15 required “a-g” subject courses, with no grade lower than a C-.

What happens if you don't declare a major?

You Can Still Be Successful

With an undeclared major, you can still find success in college. You can gain the general education and life skills you need for the future without the pressure of knowing what your career path is going to be early in your college career.

Is it better to declare a major or apply undecided?

For most colleges, choosing “undecided” as your major will not affect your chances of getting accepted.

Does it look bad to colleges if you apply with an undecided major?

Most admissions experts agree that in most cases, there's no harm in putting “undecided” on your college application. Admissions counselors know that choosing your major is a tough decision, so they're not surprised when some students just aren't sure about what they want to study.

Why is it okay if you decide to go to college without declaring a major?

Your friends and peers probably don't care if you're not decided about your major, and neither will the universities you apply to! Admissions boards understand how important this decision is. They also know their students, including incoming students, are likely to change their course of study at one point or another.

Is it too late to declare a major?

All students must declare a major by the beginning of their junior year (90 quarter units). To declare a major, obtain a Petition to Declare a Major at the College or school office.

Does UCLA admit based on major?

Students are generally only evaluated for their first choice major, and must apply for a specific major. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2, some majors have stricter requirements. Students coming from California-based community colleges have additional resources available.

What is the most popular major at Cal Poly SLO?

What are the least impacted majors at Cal Poly?

What is the acceptance rate for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo?

California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo has an acceptance rate of 30%. Half the applicants admitted to California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1240 and 1470 or an ACT score of 28 and 33.