All students apply to UMBC through our Undergraduate Admissions office. At the time of application students may designate any major.
All Freshmen who declare an interest in Engineering or Computer Science at the time of application are admitted to the University as a Pre-Major. You will be admitted as Pre-Chemical Engineering, Pre-Mechanical Engineering, Pre-Computer Engineering, or Pre-Computer Science. Students may also chose Pre-Engineering if they are undecided about which Engineering discipline they want to pursue.
Students will be admitted to the major after they have passed the Gateway requirements for their respective major. Full acceptance into the major generally occurs within the first two years of enrollment. Please see Gateway Requirements, Sample Four Year Plans, and departmental websites for additional information.
Gateway & Course Repeat Requirements
Gateway requirements are courses you need to complete in order to be eligible for full admission into the major. Students must meet specific grade requirements for courses and adhere to the course repeat policy of their specific major. Students majoring in Computer Science, Information Systems, and all Engineering majors must meet gateway requirements. Business Technology Administration does not have any gateway requirements. Please see the links below for more information.
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Four Year Plans
Sample four year plans for the COEIT majors are provided to show the typical progression of courses for each major. These plans include major and general education requirements. Math and Foreign Language placement may impact the four year plan.
Business Technology Administration
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Major Information
Students who would like additional information about their major should consult the departmental websites below:
Business Technology Administration
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering