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Selective Major Process
What does selective major mean?
- Selective majors are those that receive more applications than there are available spaces. These majors are very popular, meaning that departments cannot always offer admission to all qualified students. Reasons for selective status include limited space, teaching, and/or laboratory resources. When applying for a selective major, we encourage students to provide an alternative non-selective major.
What programs have selective majors on our campus?
- School of Biological Sciences
- Data Science
- Public Health
- Jacobs School of Engineering – all majors in these departments:
For Prospective Students
For Continuing Students
Alternative Major Options for Selective Majors
ALTERNATIVE MAJOR OPTIONS FOR SELECTIVE MAJORS
If you are not accepted into a selective major, please consider one of these alternative options.
Not sure yet which major to choose? Explore your options.
Review the full list of UCSD majors.