1.  Complete 15 A-G courses (11 of them by end of junior year)

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 better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement. 

2. Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better in A-G courses with no grade lower than a C.

As a result of the suspension of the SAT and ACT, a temporary change was made to the CSU admission eligibility criteria; supplemental factors may be required.

3. Option to submit SAT/ACT test scores

The California State University (CSU) has temporarily suspended the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2021-2022 academic year. This temporary change of admission eligibility applies only for the fall 2021, winter 2022 and spring 2022 admission cycles. For more information, please visit the First-Time Freshman Guidance and the First-Time Freshman Frequently Asked Questions​​ pages. ​ 

**Test scores can be submitted for English and Math Placement

1.  Complete 15 A-G courses (11 of them by end of junior year)

You need to complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (A-G courses) with a letter grade of C or better. For courses completed during the 2020 winter, spring or summer terms, UC will also accept a grade of pass/credit. You must complete at least 11 of these courses prior to the beginning of your last year of high school.

2. Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better in a-g courses with no grade lower than a C.

Learn how to calculate the UC freshman GPA »

Option to submit SAT/ACT test scores

Freshman applicants for fall 2021-2022 have the option to submit SAT/ACT scores with their application. Applicants will not be penalized in the admission review process if they don't submit SAT/ACT scores. We don't require SAT Subject Tests, but certain programs on some campuses recommend them, and you can use subject tests to satisfy the A-G requirements listed above.