What are the Impacted Majors at UC Berkeley?

Hey guys. I'm currently deciding on my major and UC Berkeley is on my list of schools. I've heard that some majors are 'impacted'. Could anyone share info about which majors are impacted at UC Berkeley?

At UC Berkeley, the term 'impacted' refers to majors that have more interest than the school can accommodate, resulting in a selection process that is more competitive than other less 'impacted' fields of study.

To clarify, every major at UC Berkeley is impacted in the sense that the school typically receives more applications than it can feasibly accept. However, some majors are known to be particularly impacted due to heightened demand. These typically include programs such as Computer Science, Economics, Psychology, and Haas School of Business (business administration) for undergraduates.Specifically in the College of Letters and Science (which houses many of the university's majors), declaring majors like Computer Science, Economics, or Psychology requires you to meet certain prerequisites and minimum GPA requirements due to the impacted status. Alternatively, the Haas School of Business employs a competitive application process for admittance into its undergraduate program.

While impacted majors at UC Berkeley can pose a challenge to get into, they also offer multiple paths and alternatives for students to explore their academic interests. It's always crucial to not only consider your likelihood of getting into an impacted major but also have a plan B; there are many extraordinary programs at UC Berkeley that could align with your interests and career goals.