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Applicable Terms Major(s) Fall Quarter 2008
Fall Quarter 2009
Fall Quarter 2010
Computer Science
Software Engineering
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Selection to all majors is competitive. Cal Poly continues to have more qualified applicants than available new student spaces. All students must declare a major when submitting their application. Cal Poly comprehensively reviews all applications as we look for students who have strong academic records and are active in and outside the classroom. Beyond the basic qualifications for the California State University, Cal Poly considers other factors for admission and does so in an objective format. In fact, it is impossible to predict a candidate's chances of admission by looking at the academic record alone. That is why when we review your application, we consider:
- Your intended program of study (the major to which you are applying)
- Completion of CSU and Cal Poly program required coursework with a grade of C or better
- General Education and IGETC completion
- Academic performance in your classes (GPA)
- Your extracurricular activities and work experience
Coursework with a Grade of C or Better
Courses listed below are important in applying to this/these majors and maximize (but not guarantee) your chance of selection by taking the number of desired units in each of the areas.
Courses in bold are required for selection to this/these majors. Fall Quarter applicants must complete these units by the Spring, not Summer, preceding their initial enrollment.
Courses in brackets are mandated by the CSU and the campus. Students must earn a ‘C’ or better in these subjects by the time of transfer. Fall Quarter applicants must do so by the Spring, not Summer, preceding their initial enrollment.
Course Semester Units [English Composition] 3 [Speech] 3 *Physics (Calculus-based) 9 required, 12 desired [Analytical Geom./Calculus/Diff. Eqs.] 12 required, 15 desired Computer Programming I 3 Computer Programming II 3 Discrete Structures/Data Structures 3 required, 6 desired
*units in Physics can be satisfied by 9 units or more of Chemistry
General Education (GE) or IGETC completion
The College of Engineering does not heavily weigh General Education or IGETC completion in the selection process for admission. Emphasis is given to the coursework in Section 1 of this guide (including English Composition and Speech). Additional General Education coursework completed prior to transfer will result in fewer courses needed for degree requirement once enrolled at Cal Poly.
Academic Performance: GPA
Work Experience/Extra-curricular Activity Participation
This information is taken only from the four questions found on the CSUMentor application.
Please Note: all information is subject to change without prior notice.