CSU/UC Requirements
CSU & UC Eligibility Requirements
Requirements |
California State University(CSU) |
University of California(UC) |
Subject |
Students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better. |
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a) History/Social Science |
2 years including one year of US History |
2 years: US History and Modern World History |
b) English |
4 years of English |
4 years of English |
c) Mathematics |
3 years of math (Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra) |
3 years of math (Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Pre Calculus) 4 years recommended |
d) Laboratory Science |
2 years of laboratory science (including one year of physical science and one year of biological science; one of which must be from the “d” subject area with the other from either “d” or “g”) |
2 years of laboratory science (including at least two of the three core disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics; both from the “d” subject area. 3 years are recommended |
e) Language other than English |
2 years of language other than English |
2 years of language other than English. 3 years recommended |
f) Visual & Performing Arts |
1 year of visual and performing arts |
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g) College Prep. Elective |
1 year elective chosen from any of the areas on the approved a-g course list. |
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Required “a-g” courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Courses in which grades of D are earned must be repeated, EXCEPT in the areas of math and world language, where grades of D in the first semester can be validated by successful completion of the second semester with grades of C or higher. STEM: students planning to major in science (including medical fields), technology, engineering and math |
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High School GPA |
Calculate GPA using only "a-g" approved courses taken after grade 9 |