Myths vs. facts
Myth:
“Classes are too big and you don’t get to know your instructors.”
Fact:
71% of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. There is a 17.8:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Myth:
“There are no undergraduate research opportunities.”
Fact:
As a Tier I research institution, we have more undergraduate research opportunities than the average college campus.
Myth:
“It’s impossible to graduate in four years.”
Fact:
85% of COE undergraduates complete their degree in four years.
Myth:
“It’s easy to change majors in the College of Engineering.”
Fact:
All majors require a minimum GPA, and some majors require completion of certain courses. Transfer students are not eligible to change majors. Prospective students who have been admitted to a major they no longer wish to pursue are encouraged not to accept their offer of admission to Berkeley Engineering.
Myth:
“I won’t be able to talk to an adviser in person.”
Fact:
Academic and peer advisers are available for appointments and drop-in advising every day of the work week and are easily accessible.
Myth:
“Engineering students don’t have time to study abroad.”
Fact:
COE students are encouraged to study abroad and can find an international program that fits within their academic plans.
