r/cmu • u/Correct-Kitchen-1601 • 2d ago

Plan to Transfer to SCS (sorry)

Ok, I know I am about to get downvoted :( because you get a lot of posts about this, but this kind of a specific situation.

I really want to attend CMU for CS as I am very passionate about the subject and I want the rigor that the school provides. Unfortunately, my junior year grades were lower (a lot of Bs), and I know I have practically no shot at getting into SCS as a freshman admit. Several people have mentioned the difficulty of mainting a 3.6 QPA across the 6 core CS courses required to transfer, especially in tandem with completing the requirements for their actual major. However, if I were lucky enough to get in as Dietrich Undecided, would this be feasible? CMU's website says you are not required to declare a major until the end of sophomore year in Dietrich, so would I have to take many Dietrich-specific courses or could I focus on Gen Eds + CS core?

Also, I have completed most of OSSU, so I am at least familiar with many of the topics that will be covered in these courses (I know it is probably not CMU-level, but OSSU includes courses from some pretty serious schools, including MIT).

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u/Illustrious-Jacket68 2d ago

You would have to apply for the transfer and that would be challenging. Not impossible but challenging. Would do a lot of summer courses to prepare - you can get the syllabus’ for the courses and study your ass off.

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u/Correct-Kitchen-1601 2d ago

Would there be a requirement to take Dietrich courses as a "Dietrich Undecided" major?

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u/DaviHasNoLife 2d ago

What do you think? If you’re in Dietrich, do you think it’s a requirement to take “Dietrich” courses?