A - G Requirements
The University of California and
California State University Subject Requirements
Course Checklist
These are the subject requirements for admissions to The University of California and The California State University. Freshmen applicants must complete the same pattern of 15 units of required high school courses to be eligible for the University of California and the California State University (also known as A- G). A unit is equal to one academic year or two semesters. Each course needs to be completed with a grade of C or better. The courses are as follows:
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THE A-G SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS |
YEARS REQUIRED 1 YR 2YRS. 3 YRS. 4 YRS. |
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A. SOCIAL SCIENCE – TWO YEARS. One year of World History and one year of U. S. History |
World History A World History B |
U. S. History A U. S. History B
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B. ENGLISH – FOUR YEARS. Composition and Literature designed as college preparatory
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English 9A English 9B |
English 10 A English 10 B |
English 11 A English 11B |
English 12 A English 12 B |
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C. MATHEMATICS – THREE YEARS Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, and advance mathematics. Courses taken in 7th and 8th grades may be considered. |
Math 1A Math 1B |
Math 2 A Math 2 B |
Math 3A Math 3 B |
Math Analysis AP Cal AB AP Cal BC |
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D. LABORATORY SCIENCE-TWO YEARS At least one Biological Science and one year of Physical Science |
Biology A Biology B |
Chemistry A Chemistry B
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AP Biology A/B Anatomy A/B Physics A/B AP Physics Biotechnology A/B |
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E. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH - TWO YEARS In the same language Subject to waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent competency. College prep language courses taken in 8th may be included |
Spanish 1A Spanish 1B |
Spanish 2A Spanish 2B |
Spanish 3A/3B AP Spanish A/B |
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F. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS - ONE YEAR Art, Dance, Drama, Music |
Art, Drama, Music, Video Production, or Photography |
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G. COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVES ONE YEAR. Any additional courses that are included on the UC A- G List |
Earth Science Economics American Government Psychology |
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- Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated using grades earned in approved
A – G courses taken in the 10th grade and beyond.