Admission to the 海角社区 College of Science
The College of Science (CoS) offers seven major fields of study: biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, geology, mathematics, microbiology and physics. Students also study pre-health professional tracks: pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-podiatry, and pre-optometry. Prior to the spring 2025 semesters, current 海角社区 students would need to complete an online application to the College of Science. However, with the implementation of Workday Student this is not needed. You are encouraged to review the following FAQ's:
Students who contemplate entering this college should give special attention to the mathematics and science courses they select and should consult a representative of the department they plan to enter prior to completing their initial registration. Students will be admitted to the college when they:
- have earned 24 or more semester hours of credit in courses numbered 1000 or above;
- have maintained a grade point average of at least 2.00 on both 海角社区 and cumulative averages;
- have passed all courses in mathematics and science with grades of 鈥淐-鈥 or better or received special approval of the dean of the college;
- have passed ENGL 1001 or the equivalent with a grade of 鈥淐-鈥 or better;
- have earned credit in either MATH 1022, MATH 1023, MATH 1550 or MATH 1551 with a grade of 鈥淐-鈥 or better.
- entry into any of the three majors (biochemistry, biological sciences, and microbiology) in the Department of Biological Sciences requires earned credit in BIOL 1201 and BIOL 1202; CHEM 1201; and MATH 1550.
- entry into any of the four secondary education concentrations (biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, or physics) requires a 2.50 海角社区 and cumulative GPA and passing scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (PRAXIS CORE) or minimum ACT composite of 22 or minimum SAT composite of 1030.
No, students who are declared a major/ program of study with in the College of Science, will automatically be reviewed for admission at the end of each semester.
Students may submit a request to change their major/program of study at any time. However, this does garuantee admission to the College of Science. Students will only be admitted to the College of Science between semesters: once final grades have posted through the last day to add courses for the term a student is requesting admission. Admitted students will receive a confirmation email.
Students can view and change their current program of study, concentrations, and add or drop a minor in Workday Student. Students are encourage to review the 海角社区 Workday Student Resources for Students website for more information.
Students may declare a double major (one degree with two majors) or dual degree (earning two separate degrees). Note your additional major on the 鈥淒eclaring additional major: (keeping current major) on the application question. You will have the opportunity to select if you are pursuing a double major or dual degree.
Students may pursue two majors, or degrees, within the same senior college or they can be in two separate senior colleges. If the two programs are in different colleges, then the student must be accepted for admission to both colleges and must adhere to the regulations of both colleges. The student must declare a primary college, where registration will be initiated and permanent files maintained, and must maintain contact with the second college to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made toward the requirements of its degree program.