Engineering students pursuing approved double majors must make minimum progress as outlined in the Cal Poly catalog which states, "...all engineering students are espected to enroll and complete a minimum of six units of major/support coursework each quarter..." with the understanding that students pursuing approved double majors will make equal progress in their other major too. Double major students may request in writing an exemption from the minimum progress requirements for one quarter. The Minimum Progress Waiver form is available in the College of Engineering Advising Center and should be submitted prior to registration for the quarter in question.

Students requesting to double major must present a quarter by quarter course outline that shows how they propose to finish both degrees. Students are expected to average 18 units per quarter in order to complete both degrees in a timely manner. Students also must have a consistent academic record that show above average grades.The request should be turned into the College of Engineering Advising Center for review by the Assistant Dean. The request should include your name, social security number, major, and local phone number. The student will be notified by phone of the outcome of his/her request. Typically, the College of Engineering does not encourage double majors. Students cannot add a major during their senior year.

There are certain majors within the College of Engineering that are not approved as double majors:

CPE and SE
CSC and CPE
CSC and SE
EE and CPE
GENE and AERO or BMED or CE or CPE or CSC or EE or ENVE or IE or MATE or ME or MFGE or SE
IE and MFGE
CE and ENVE

In addition, the B.A. in Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies (LAES) is not an approved double major for any major within the College of Engineering.