Selective Major
Beginning with the SUMMER 2025 continuing student application cycle, students will be able to apply to one of our majors once per year (between Summer and Fall quarters). Note that space will be limited and acceptance to our majors is not guaranteed. For more information about the admission process and criteria please see the UC San Diego Selective Majors Page.
Students must have completed the required screening courses below with a C- or higher in each course.
| Screening Courses | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | ECE 35* and ECE 45 | MATH 20A-20B-20C |
PHYS 2A or 2AR and PHYS 2B OR PHYS 4A and PHYS 4C |
CSE 8A+8B or CSE 11 |
| Electrical Engineering | ECE 35* and ECE 45 | MATH 20A-20B-20C |
PHYS 2A or 2AR and PHYS 2B OR PHYS 4A and PHYS 4C |
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| EE & Society | ECE 35* and ECE 45 | MATH 20A-20B-20C |
PHYS 2A or 2AR and PHYS 2B OR PHYS 4A and PHYS 4C |
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| Engineering Physics | ECE 35* and ECE 45 | MATH 20A-20B-20C | PHYS 4A and PHYS 4C |
- ECE 35 prerequisites (MATH 18, 20A-B and PHYS 2A) are strictly enforced. Please plan accordingly.
- ECE 35 and ECE 45 must be taken at UC San Diego.
- ECE Majors can use the Major/Minor Tool on Tritonlink to switch to EE, EP or EE & Society.
- Non-Computer Engineering Majors must complete screening courses and be eligible to apply to switch to the CE major through the Selective Major Application.
What to do if you are not accepted into one of the ECE majors? See the Computing Paths website
QUESTIONS?
For questions about the selective major application process, students should contact selective-majors@ucsd.edu
Continuing students, please contact us via the "Ask A Question" feature on the VAC.
Prospective students, please email us at ece-ugadvising@ucsd.edu if you have any questions.