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A-G Coursework

To meet minimum eligibility requirements for freshman admission to the California State University and/or the University of California, high school 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. Students should work with their counselor to ensure that they are meeting all course and GPA requirements for the CSU and/or UC system.
 

Click here to view a list of current courses offered at NHS which meet "a-g" subject requirements. To view courses from previous years, please refer to the UC a-g course list on UC Doorways.

The University of California utilizes a comprehensive review process in which they consider 14 different factors when reviewing applications. Click here for further information about the comprehensive review process.

 

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) Eligibility requirements

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) eligibility requirements

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