Students in the College must recognize that pursuing a second major, whether in the School of Arts and Sciences or in the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), with little or no course overlap with the primary major, represents a significant time demand. Accordingly, the decision to do so must be considered in light of not only the student’s academic preparation and background but also the extracurricular commitments the student has.
College students who qualify academically and are interested in pursuing an Engineering major are welcome to consult with an advisor in the College Office to determine the feasibility of successfully completing the Engineering major.
College students interested in pursuing an Engineering major should:
- Have already declared a major in the College.
- Meet with an advisor in the College Office to discuss how the second major fits with the rest of the student’s College curriculum.
- Submit a major declaration request using the “Declare/Update Field of Study” form on Path@Penn.
- The Engineering department will assign an advisor and monitor and certify College students in their second major.
Note that College students must declare an Engineering major no later than the start of the fifth semester at Penn.