College and Career
Minimum College Preparatory Requirements
for UC & CSU Eligibility
The University of California and California State University schools require 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 better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement.
| A | History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of Civics or American Government AND 1 year of social science) | 2 years/units |
| B | English (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) | 4 years/units |
| C | Math (4 years recommended) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year) | 3 years/units |
| D | Laboratory Science (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) | 2 years/units |
| E | Language Other than English (2 years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable) | 2 years/units |
| F | Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) | 1 years/units |
| G | College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the University of California "A-G" list) | 1 years/units |
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