UC/CSU A-G Requirements

The A-G College Entrance Requirements are a sequence of high school courses that students must complete (with a grade of C or better) to be minimally eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU).

The following chart summarizes the A-G College Entrance Requirements:

Area Subject Years

A

History/Social Science 2 years

B

English 4 years

C

Math (Alg. 1, Geom, Alg. 2*) 3 years (4 years recommended*)

D

Lab Science (Life Science and Physical Science)* 2 years  (3 years recommended*)

E

Language other than English (same language)* 2 years (3 years recommended*)

F

Visual and Performing Arts 1 year

G

College Prep Elective 1 year

*UC's recommend an additional year of Math, Lab Science, and language other than English

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