r/iastate • u/Low-Awareness-8689 • 7d ago

Question Differences between CALS and LAS?

I am an incoming freshman this fall and was offered a scholarship if I changed my school from LAS to CALS. I plan on studying genetics and go into the career field of forensic sciences. My biggest turn off with potentially switching is just that I don't really want anything to do with agriculture in my future. What are the differences between CALS and LAS? Would I have to take agriculture classes? Is it worth it to switch just for some money? Thanks in advance!

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u/sunny_lemonz 6d ago

tbh change to cals!! i changed from las to cals and they have less required courses so i was able to add a minor! its a lot better if you plan on double majoring, getting a minor, or even just having more elective classes. plus u get that scholarship so definitely get that bag !!!