The University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) require the college preparatory pattern of subjects referred to as "A-G" courses for admission.

• "A" History and Social Science - 2 years including one year of world or European history, cultures and geography and one year of U.S. history (or one semester of U.S. History and one semester of American government)

• "B" English - 4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature

• "C" Mathematics - 3 years (4 years recommended) including Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Integrated Math III or higher

• "D" Laboratory Science - 2 years (3 years recommended) with lab component including one year biological science and one year physical science

• "E" World Language - 2 years (3 years recommended) of the same language

• "F" Visual and Performing Arts - 1 yearlong course of visual and performing arts chosen from the following disiplines: dance, music, theater, or visual arts

• "G" College Preparatory Elective - 1 year of any college preparatory subject specific to the elective (G) subject area or couses beyond the minimum requirements of the A-F subjects

Courses must be passed with a marking grade of "C" or higher to meet eligibility requirements

Exam Requirement: CSU - SAT or ACT*

GPA Requirement:  UC - 3.0 or higher; CSU - 2.0 or higher*

*Due to COVID 19 Pandemic, CSU system is suspending the SAT/ACT requirement for Fall 2021 applicants.  Applicants will need to have a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Applicants with GPAs between 2.0-2.49 are subject to additional requirements.

For more information about A-G requirements, please visit University of California Admissions and Cal State Apply Requirements.

Visit UC Doorways for a full list of Independence's A-G approved courses.