ADMISSION TO THE MAJOR AND THE MINOR

Students with an average of 2.8 in Economics 1 & 2 are encouraged to apply to the major as soon as they complete these courses (or their equivalent, elsewhere), but they must apply no later than the fifth week in the fall quarter of their junior year.  Students who have not taken both Economics 1 & 2 by the beginning of their junior year, must complete both by the end of fall quarter of their junior year and apply to the major by the end of that quarter, as well.

Students are strongly encouraged to take all the required lower-division courses (Econ. 1, 2, Econ/AMS 11A and 11B or their equivalents) before their junior year.  Students are also encouraged to choose the letter-grade option when taking these courses.

APPEALS

Students who have a combined average of 2.8 or better for Econ. 1 and 2 (only the first attempt at these classes is counted) will be automatically admitted to the economics major upon applying.  Those who have lower than a 2.8 will not be admitted to the major.  Students may appeal this decision (details follow), however, only in rare circumstances will an appeal be granted.

Students who are not eligible for the economics majors may appeal by submitting a letter to the Economics Department.  This appeal letter must be filed no later than the fifth week in the fall quarter of their junior year for those who have already taken Econ 1 & 2 by then and by the fifth week of the winter quarter for those who have not completed taking Econ 1 and 2 until the fall quarter of their junior year.

If you choose to appeal, your letter must include:

Your name
Student ID
College affiliation
Contact information; address, phone number, e-mail address
What your combined GPA is in Economics 1 and 2 and why it is lower than 2.8.
Include your entire unofficial transcripts.

Transcripts and appeal letters may be submitted to any Economics staff person, 401 Engineering 2.