A-G Requirements
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 disciplines: 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 courses 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
GPA Requirement:Â UC - 3.0 or higher; CSU - 2.5 or higher
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.