College Admissions
To be eligible for admission to a four-year university, students must meet subject requirements. These requirements represent the minimum academic standards for eligibility. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission to the campus and program of choice often requires students to meet more demanding standards including high entrance examination test scores. All courses taken to satisfy college admission requirements must be completed with a semester grade of C or higher.
CSU - California State University
High School Subject Requirements
The CSU requires 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 higher is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement. The minimum GPA requirement for CSU is a 2.0 (C average). For more information regarding CSU campuses, areas of study and the eligility index please visit the CSU website at www.csumentor.org
Want to PLAN ahead? Access the High School Planner through CSU Mentor: Explore campuses, check into financial aid programs, enter your high school classes and grades (A-G requirements). The high school planner is interactive, and will help you stay on track for meeting admission requirements.
CSU Application Process
- Obtain an unoffical copy of your high school transcript from the Guidance Office to be used to self-report your classes and grades on your CSU application.
- Complete application and application fee online.
- Contact College Board or ACT to have your SAT I or ACT test scores sent to all CSU campuses to which you've applied.
- Contact College Board/AP Central to have our AP scores sent to all CSU campuses to which you've applied.
- Take all required ELM (Entry Level Math) and EPT (English Placement Test) by the university posted deadline. For more on please log onto www.csumathsuccess.org or www.csuenglishsuccess.org
- Send official transcripts ONLY when your are directed to do so. CSU will determine your grade point average based on the classes and grades you self report during the application process. The CSU campus which you commit to attend will prompt you to send an official transcript upon graduation from high school.
- CSU does not require letters of recommendation or a college essay.
| Area | Subject | Years |
| a. | Social Science (Including 1 year of U.S. History) | 2 |
| b. | English (College prep; English comp and literature) | 4 |
| c. | Math (Including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or higher math) | 3 |
| d. | Laboratory Science (Including 1 year life; 1 year physical) | 2 |
| e. | Language other than English (same language) | 2 |
| f. | Visual and performing Art (drama, dance or theatre, music or visual art) | 1 |
| g. | College Preparatroy Elective (Additional year chosed from the UC A-G list) | 1 |
| Total | 15 unit pattern of courses |
CSU Campuses
Humboldt State University, Chico State University, Sonoma State University, Sacramento State University, Cal Maritime, Cal State East Bay, San Francisco State University, Cal State Stanislas, San Jose State University, Fresno State University, CSU Monterey Bay, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU Channel Islands, Cal State Northridge, Cal State Los Angeles, CSU Dominguez Hills, Long Beach State University, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State San Bernardino, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State San Marcos, San Diego State University
UC - University of California
Subject Requirement (A-G Coursework)
To satisfy this requirement, you must complete the 15 yearlong high school courses listed below. These courses are also known as the a-g subjects. The minimum GPA requirement for UC is a 3.1 (B average); however, the GPA for the majority of students accepted is 3.7 or higher. For more information regarding UC campuses, areas of study and the eligibility index visit www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply.
NEW SAT II and "A-G" Policy for Students Graduating With The Class of 2012 and Beyond...
The University of California Board of Regents approved a change to the Univeristy's admission policy that will affect current high school students graduating in 2012 and beyond. The new policy requires that same number of "A-G" course and the same GPA as the current policy. The key differences are:
- Two SAT Subject Tests WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION. However, students could still chooose to submit their scores for consideration as part of their application, just as they do now with AP scores. The Subject Tests also could be recommended for certain majors.
- All Applicants will need to complete 11 of the 15 "A-G" course by the end of their junior year. Currently this is required only of students who are designated eligible by ranking in the top 4 percent of their high school class (3 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 2 Social Science = 11 A-G Courses).
California High School Students
The courses you take to fulfill the Subject Requirement must be certified by the University as meeting the requirement and must be included on your school's UC-certified course list.
UC Application Process
- Obtain an unoffical copy of your high school transcript from the Guidance Office to be used to self-report your classes and grades on your UC application.
- Complete application, college essay and application fee online.
- Contact College Board or ACT to have your SAT I or ACT, and your SAT II test scores sent to all UC campuses to which you've applied.
- Contact College Board/AP Central to have our AP scores sent to all UC campuses to which you've applied.
- Send official transcripts ONLY when your are directed to do so. UC will determine your grade point average based on the classes and grades you self report during the application process. The UC campus which you commit to attend will prompt you to send an official transcript upon graduation from high school.
- UC does not require letters of recommendation.
| a l History/Social Science – 2 years required Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government. |
| b l English – 4 years required Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. No more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement. |
| c l Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses. |
| d l Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3 years recommended Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational subjects: biology, chemistry and physics. Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement, as may the final two years of an approved three-year integrated science program that provides rigorous coverage of at least two of the three foundational subjects. |
| e l Language Other than English – 2 years required, 3 years recommended Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in languages other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses. |
| f l Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 year required A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art. |
| g l College-Preparatory Electives – 1 year required One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in |
UC Campuses
UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irivine, UCLA, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC San Francisco, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz
