College Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements for College Entry

Typical subject requirements for various colleges and career programs are listed below and should be considered when developing one’s high school program of studies. These requirements change and often differ between colleges, students are encouraged to consult with a school counselor, check catalogs of colleges in question and/or communicate with the college admission office.

Four-Year College Minimum Requirements

Please Note: Competitive colleges expect that students will have completed four years of English, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Social Studies, and Science. Check with 4-year colleges for exact requirements.

Liberal Arts

• • English-4 years

  • Foreign Language 2 years of the same language

  • Math-Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II

  • Science-3 years (with labs)

  • Social Studies-3 years

Technology

• • English-4 years

  • Math- Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II

  • Science-2 years (with labs)

  • Social Studies-2 years

Business

• • English-4 years

  • Foreign Language 2 years of the same language

  • Math-Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II

  • Science-3 years (with labs)

  • Social Studies-2 to 3 years

Nursing

• • English-4 years

  • Science-3 years (including Biology and Chemistry)

  • Math-Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II

Two-year College Minimum Requirements

Liberal Arts

• • English-4 years

  • Foreign Language 2 years of the same language

  • Math-Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II

  • Science-2 years (with 1 lab)

  • Social Studies-2 to 3 years

Business

• • English-4 years

  • Foreign Language 2 years of the same language

  • Math-Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II

  • Science-2 years (with 1 lab)

  • Social Studies-2 years

Technology

• • English-4 years

  • Math-Algebra I; (Geometry and Algebra II also preferred)

  • Science-2 years