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Home > Admissions > Undergraduate admissions > Myths vs. facts

Myths vs. facts

Myth:

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“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.

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