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-035* and ECE-045 | MATH-020A, 020B and 020C | PHYS-002A or 002AR and PHYS-002B OR PHYS-004A and PHYS-004C | CSE-008A+011 or CSE-011 |
| Electrical Engineering | ECE-035* and ECE-045 | MATH-020A, 020B and 020C | PHYS-002A or 002AR and PHYS-002B OR PHYS-004A and PHYS-004C | |
| EE & Society | ECE-035* and ECE-045 | MATH-020A, 020B and 020C | PHYS-002A or 002AR and PHYS-002B OR PHYS-004A and PHYS-004C | |
| Engineering Physics | ECE-035* and ECE-045 | MATH-020A, 020B and 020C | PHYS-004A and PHYS-004C |
- ECE-035 prerequisites (MATH-018, 020A, 020B and PHYS-002A) are strictly enforced. Please plan accordingly.
- ECE-035 and ECE-045 must be taken at UC San Diego.
- ECE Majors can use the Major/Minor Tool to switch to EE, EP or EE & Society.
-Transfer students admitted to UC San Diego Fall 2025 and after will no longer be allowed to apply to ECE selective majors in the Summer application cycle after their first year.
- 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.