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A-G Requirements

The A-G College Entrance Requirements

The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) require entering freshmen to complete certain courses in high school, commonly known as the "A-G requirements". To meet minimum admission requirements, you must complete 15 year long high school courses with a letter grade of C or better. 

Keep in mind that taking approve high school (A-G) courses is not the only way to satisfy these requirements. You also may meet them by completing college courses or earning certain scores on SAT, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams.

A-G Requirements

College Entrance Requirements

A. History

History classes in highschool normally consists of World History, US History, and their AP counterparts. Two years are required for High School.  

  • UC: Two semesters required of History that could include World History, Cultures or geography from the “a” subject area. 
  • CSU: Two semesters required of History/Social Science from the “a” or “g” subject areas.

B. English

English classes consisted of four years for High School these classes consists ELD or ESL courses students could choose to take AP Lang/Lit.

 

 

A-G Requirements

College Entrance Requirements

C. Math

High schools require three years of Math to be taken consisting of Algebra and Geometry students could choose to take AP Stat or AP Calc ab/bc.  

  • UC: It is recommended to take four years of math. 

D. Science

High schools will require you to take two years of Science these classes could consists of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and their AP counterparts.  

  • UC: For UC schools you must take two of three of the following courses Biology, Chemistry, and Physics both course will be from "d" subject area. Three years are recommended. 
  • CSU: Requires two years of science consisting of one year of Physical Science and another year of biological science. Both from the “d” subject area.

E. Foreign Language

Two Years of language other than English is required. Both years must consists of the same language. 

  • Uc: Three years recommend.

 

A-G Requirements

College Entrance Requirements

F. Visual and Performing Arts

One year is required for Performing Arts, this class could include dance, drama/ theater,  music or visual art.

G. College Prep. Elective

One year required in addition to those required in “A-F” 

  • Note: Performing art must be non-introductory level class.