FAQ for Year 1 Students Who Are Interested to Join CSE Majors

Q1. What are the selection criteria for CSE major for Year 1 School-based Admission (SBA) students?

The ranking is based on a straight Grade Point Average (GPA) calculated from five specific courses:

  1. Required (4): MATH 1013, LANG 1407, COMP 2011 (or COMP 2012H), and the better grade of PHYS 1112 or CHEM 1012.
  2. Elective (1): Your highest letter-graded course of 3 credits or more, excluding the four required courses listed above.

Please note that the major selection exercise is managed entirely by E2I rather than the CSE Department. For official details and inquiries, please contact E2I.

Once confirmed to join CSE, you need to withdraw the AI extended major.

Q2. Can I transfer to a CSE major later if I am not successful in the Year 1 selection?

Yes. You may submit a major transfer request later in your studies, and these requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

We highly recommend submitting this request no earlier than the Spring semester of Year 2 so that you have already completed a solid number of COMP courses to demonstrate your academic capability. You are also encouraged to consult with the CSE UG Coordinator for advice before officially submitting your program transfer request.