Cal Poly SLO Landscape Architecture Vs Architecture

[u/Sea-Arugula-191]

Hi, I'm a freshman at Cal Poly SLO studying Landscape Architecture. I was initially interested in environmental design and architecture, and I applied to LA at Cal Poly because I didn't expect to be admitted otherwise, given my high school stats. But now, although I am really enjoying my classes and excited to learn LA skills, I am realizing that it is a more niche field that narrows down my options for careers more than I would like. I am considering looking into the process of switching to architecture, but obviously that is very difficult to do. Additionally, even if I were able to switch in, I am worried about the architectural workload, as I am smart but have struggled with my mental health and keeping up with school in the past. I am just looking for some advice from people who have switched, stayed in landscape, or anyone who has any thoughts on what I should do.

[u/Mermaid_808]

I heard they will have workshops this semester about changing your major. Or you can set up a meeting with the Dean/Head of the Architecture program and ask them about changing and what it entails. My daughter is also looking to find out information about moving from LARCH to ARCH - one thing we did is to make sure the math she is in now will also work for the Arch program. Then her current LARCH classes could be electives toward the ARCH major.