1. Change of Major in Computer Science
Neha Rawal, Associate Director

2. 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

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

4. 2016-17 Change of Major Statistics (10/3)

5. 2016-2017 Change of Major Statistics (10/3)

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

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

8. CS Change of Major Criteria and Statistics
AY 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
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
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9. CS: Patterns in Student Growth
* :
- Admissions and Enrollment: Final #s available after week 3
- B.S. Degrees: Projected

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Questions?

14. Admissions Numbers for Top Two Feeder Schools on Campus