Rules for changing programs will consider the following elements:
- the language of instruction of the program;
- whether or not there is a common foundation of the two programs.
A change in 3-y degree program can therefore be requested:
- In case the language of instruction is the same: at the end of the first, second or third year. If the change is made between programs within the common foundation (see chapter 2.1), the change can also be requested at the end of the third semester.
- In case of different language of instruction: at the end of the first year, no matter whether or not the change is within programs with a common foundation.
As for exceptional cases, it is possible to allow the change of 3-y degree programs taught in a different language also at the end of years following the first year, on the condition that the student has not yet earned more than 60 credit points (relating to compulsory and elective educational activities) of the program structure of the new 3-y degree program.
For changes between programs taught both in Italian and English (CLEACC) changing class groups is of an exceptional nature and its reasons should be explained in writing by the student via a motivational letter to be attached to the application. For changes to the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence (BAI), due to the specific subject matter that is substantially different from that normally offered by the University, the student should write a motivational letter to be attached to the application. The Direction will evaluate each single letter of reasons identifying, in this way, the students who can be admitted.
In order to submit an application to change Bachelor of Science program, students must be enrolled in their original Bachelor of Science program for the incoming academic year (in the first year as a repeating student or in years after the first year).
Changes to and from BGL (Bachelor in Global Law) may take place starting from the 2024-2025 academic year, i.e. after the end of the new program’s first year. The year of admission will normally be the first year even in the case of changes to and from other English-language Bachelor programs.
In case of changing towards programs taught in English, please note that admission is dependent on having acquired the English language knowledge prerequisite, either one of the language prerequisites (Table - Italian version only) valid for enrollment in a program taught in English or the internal English Bocconi exam at level B2 (minimum grade: 26/30) or level C1.
Please note that, during the same academic year, only one 3-y degree program change can be requested. Therefore students who have obtained a 3-y degree program change in July-August 2023 CANNOT request a 3-y degree program change again at the end of the third semester (December 2023).
The year of admission is decided by the 3-y degree Program Director, considering the student’s academic career. For 3-y degree program changes towards the BSc of International Politics and Government (BIG) and the BSc in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence (BAI) admission will be possible only in the first or second year of studies.
3-y degree Program changes towards the World Bachelor in Business is not possible in any way.
When changing from one Bachelor of Science program to another, the following applies:
- exams taken for courses in the original degree program that have the same title, code and credit point values as those in the new degree program are considered to be equal (same exams in common);
- exams are to be integrated if they are exams for courses belonging to the same subject group in both the original and new degree program. Courses may have significantly different course profiles but are worth the same credit point value, or the original program's courses may be worth less credit points than those of the new program. In this case, the exam mark is based on a weighted average of the marks obtained in both degree programs;
- any exams included in the original degree program that are not included in the program structure of the new degree program are considered to be in excess. In this case, compulsory courses passed as part of the original degree program, not included in the study plan of the new degree program may be recognized as additional courses and also as elective courses upon approval from the Program Director of the new degree program.
In addition, students are considered to have attended the lectures for courses taken in the years before the change included in the program structure of the new degree program. Therefore, students can register for the exams for the courses included in the program structure of the new degree program in the years before the change, starting from the first available exam session.
Some of the English certifications already recognized with B2 exit level may be validated in the higher level C1 with a grade adaptation out of thirty. Students interested in such validation should contact the Language Center.
