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California College Entrance Requirements

UC Entrance Requirements 

  • 4 years of college preparatory English
  • 2 years: 1 year World History, 1 year U.S History
  • 3 years to include Algebra 2/Integrated Math 3 (4 years recommended)
  • 2 years of Lab Science in 2 of the following: biology, chemistry, physics, physiology (3 years recommended)
  • 2 years of same foreign language (3 years recommended)
  • 1 year of a Visual/Performing Art
  • 1 year of additional college prep classes
  • GPA - above a 3.0 eligible to apply
  • All required courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher
  • Extra points for up to eight semesters (4 year long classes) of honors level and AP courses

CSU Entrance Requirements

  •  4 years of college preparatory English
  • 2 years: 1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History
  • 3 years of Math to include Algebra2/Integrated Math 3
  • 2 years of a Lab Science (biological and physical)
  • 2 years of same foreign language
  • 1 year of a Visual/Performing Art
  • 1 years of additional college prep classes
  • GPA - 2.99 or higher eligible for admission consideration regardless of test scores.  GPA below 2.00 ineligible
  • All required courses must be completed with grade of "C" or higher

Community College 

  •  Student must be 18 or have a high school diploma or equivalency to a diploma to enroll
  • Honors programs are available for students interested in more challenging course work
  • Most Community Colleges offer the Transfer Agreement Program 

A-G Requirements

To be considered for admission to a University of California or California State University, high school students must take a minimum of 15 UC approved college preparatory classes. Students must earn a minimum of a “C” grade in the  A-G  courses in order for the course to count towards meeting the requirement. Students do not have to complete the A-G requirements to graduate from high school. 

  • History / Social Science (2 years) "A"
    Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of US history, or one-half year of US history AND one-half year of American government.

  • English (4 years) "B"
    Four years of college-preparatory English.
  • Math (3 years required; 4 years recommended) "C"
    Three years of college preparatory mathematics; the minimum pattern is Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math II and Integrated Math III.
  • Laboratory Science (2 years required; 3 years recommended) "D"
    Two years of laboratory science in at least two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • Language Other than English (2 years required; 3 years recommended) "E"
    Two years of the same language other than English.
  • Visual and Performing Arts (1 year) "F"
    A single yearlong visual or performing arts class such as dance, drama, music, or visual art (drawing, painting, etc.).
  • College Preparatory Elective (1 year) "G"
    One year chosen from additional "A-F" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved elective classes.
California State Minimum Graduation Requirements -
 130 Grad Rule
   
English 30credits
Mathematics (min. Integrated Math 1 - IM1) 20 credits
Life Science 10 credits
Physical Science 10 credits
World History 10 credits
United States History 10 credits
American Government 5 credits
Economics 5 credits

VAPA/World Language/ CTE

Visual / Performing Art or Career Technical Education or World Language

10 credits
Total - 13 courses 130 credits

College & Career Ready