A-G Four Year College Requirements
A-G Four Year University Requirements
Minimum College Preparatory Requirements
for UC & CSU Eligibility
The University of California and California State University schools require a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of C or better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement.
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A |
History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of Civics or American Government AND 1 year of social science) |
2 years/units |
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B |
English (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) |
4 years/units |
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C |
Math (4 years recommended) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year) |
3 years/units |
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D |
Laboratory Science (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) |
2 years/units |
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E |
Language Other than English (2 years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable) |
2 years/units |
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F |
Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) |
1 years/units |
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G |
College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the University of California "A-G" list) |
1 years/units |