Any Impacted Majors at UC Irvine?

Hi everyone. Could anyone tell me which majors are impacted at UC Irvine? I'm still deciding my major and this could play a big role in my decision-making process.

Absolutely, I can help with that! At UC Irvine, the term "impacted" means that there are many more qualified applicants than available spaces. This holds true for a few popular majors at the university. As for 2024-2025 admissions cycle, the impacted majors identified by UC Irvine include Business Administration, Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, and the Nursing Science program.

For these impacted majors, not only the UC's minimum requirements have to be met, but additional supplementary criteria might be necessary as well—sometimes involving extra coursework or a higher GPA to be competitive. This can potentially affect your chances of admission if these are the programs you're interested in. However, you should also keep in mind your personal interest and potential success in the major. Don't let the 'impacted' status deter you from pursuing a field you're passionate about!

You might also consider related but less impacted majors if you're flexible in your choice. For instance, assuming you're interested in Computer Science but worried about its impacted status, you might consider majors like Informatics or Mathematical Sciences which are less impacted but are still strong programs at UC Irvine.

Remember to declare your choice of major on your application, as entering as undeclared in an attempt to bypass the competitive admission process for impacted majors is not advisable. Being direct about your intentions can help you map out a clear path for your academic journey.

Finally, check the official UC Irvine website or contact their admissions office for the most up-to-date information on impacted majors as the designations can change from year to year.