Below 60 Units Earned

Current matriculated students who have less than 60 units earned are encouraged to attend a Change of Major Workshop each semester. These workshops provide the most up-to-date information on requirements, eligibility, and the application process.

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Eligibility is based on the specified course, GPA, and/or unit requirements related to your change of major interest.

Options for reviewing eligibility:

Civil Engineering (CE): Students interested in changing to Civil Engineering must contact Dr. Olivia Yip at olivia.yip@sjsu.edu for CoM advising.

Computer Engineering (CMPE) and Software Engineering (SE): Students interested in changing to CMPE or SE should review the Department's Change of Major Policy webpage for requirements and instructions.

Registering for Courses as a Change of Major Student

Change of major students must adhere to all prerequisite requirements for courses listed in change of major requirement materials. Students who do meet a course's "major" prerequisite can request a permission number to enroll in the course(s).

Taking change of major course requirements does not guarantee admission.

Apply to Engineering

Before You Apply
Review the Engineering Change of Major Policy for academic requirements, eligibility criteria, and full application details.

The Spring 2026 Change of Major (CoM) applications are now open.
Students must submit a separate Change of Major (CoM) application for each engineering program they wish to be considered for.

Application Periods

  • Fall Application Cycle: Opens Dec. 1st - Jan. 1st
  • Spring Application Cycle: Opens May 1st - Jun. 1st

Important Information

  • Each department has its own CoM application, you must apply individually to every program of interest.
  • Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • Submit your application during the semester in which you are completing your final Change of Major requirements.
  • For questions about a specific application, contact the department you are applying to directly for guidance and clarification.
  • Computer Engineering (CMPE) and Software Engineering (SE) have separate applications, please refer to their department website for details.

Department Applications

Registering for Courses as a Newly Accepted Student

If accepted as a new College of Engineering student or in a new major within the College of Engineering, your records will be updated to meet the "major" prerequisite for the course(s) you are interested in taking. This process is not automatic, as such, you might not be able to register for some courses until the first week of instruction.

Once accepted, use the following planning tools to determine which courses you should register for:

  • The "what if scenario" of your MyPlanner
  • The flowchart of prerequisite courses for the major
  • The degree requirements page for the major in the university catalog