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To meet minimum eligibility requirements for the California State University and/or the University of California, students are required to complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (known as the a-g courses) with a grade of "C" or higher. These courses are:
To meet minimum eligibility requirements for the California State University and/or the University of California, students are required to complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (known as the a-g courses) with a grade of "C" or higher. These courses are:
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)a. History/Social Science: 2 years of history/social science, including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of American government, AND 1 year of history/social science from either the "a" or "g" subject area b. English: 4 years of college-preparatory English composition/literature (including no more than 1 year of Advanced ESL/ELD) c. Mathematics: 3 years of mathematics, including successful completion of Math III or Algebra II or the equivalent; 4 years are recommended d. Laboratory Science: At least 1 year of physical science and 1 year of biological science e. Language Other Than English: 2 years, or the equivalent to the 2nd level high school course of the same language (American Sign Language is accepted) f. Visual and Performing Arts: 1 yearlong course in visual and performing arts, or 2 one semester courses in the same discipline (Dance, Music, Theater/Drama, or Visual Arts) g. College Preparatory Elective: 1 year of an elective chosen from any area on approved "a-g" course list Minimum GPA in "a-g" courses: 2.0 | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)a. History/Social Science: 2 years of history/social science, including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of American government, AND 1 year of world history, cultures, and geography from the "a" subject area b. English: 4 years of college-preparatory English composition/literature (including no more than 1 year of Advanced ESL/ELD) c. Mathematics: 3 years of mathematics, including successful completion of Math III or Algebra II or the equivalent; 4 years are recommended (must include a geometry course) d. Laboratory Science: 2 years including at least 2 from biology, chemistry, and physics; 3 years are recommended e. Language Other Than English: 2 years, or the equivalent to the 2nd level high school course of the same language (American Sign Language is accepted); 3 years are recommended f. Visual and Performing Arts: 1 yearlong course in visual and performing arts, or 2 one semester courses in the same discipline (Dance, Music, Theater/Drama, or Visual Arts) g. College Preparatory Elective: 1 year of an elective chosen from any area on approved "a-g" course list Minimum GPA in "a-g" courses: 3.0 |
Students should work with their counselor to ensure that they are meeting all course and GPA requirements.