Graduation Requirements

Many of the courses at Gustine High School are college-preparatory (CP). Students interested in attending a four-year university directly after high school must take a series of courses throughout their high school years. Students should refer to the course catalog to ensure a particular course can be used to fulfill the A-G requirement. Please watch for this indicator in the course catalog as well as on your student’s transcript. In addition, the student must earn an A, B, or C in both semesters of the course to qualify. There are a few exceptions to this rule; students should see their counselor for more information. The A-G list is only the minimum requirement to apply to a four-year university. Many universities receive a plethora of applications for admissions. In order for students to be competitive, they must pursue a broad and rigorous course selection during all four years of high school. All Courses must be on the approved A-G list. This can be found on Doorways http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/.

“A-G“ Requirements for University Eligibility

Required Recommended

A- History 2 –

B- English 4 –

C- Mathematics 3 4 

D- Lab Science 2 3

E- Language other than English  2 3

F- Visual and Performing Arts 1 –

G- College Prep Elective 1 –

2.5 GPA required to be eligible for CSU admission 3.0 GPA to be eligible for UC admission

The minimum requirements necessary for eligibility in submitting an application to college (those listed above) are the minimum. Eligibility does not mean selection. All four-year university campuses or programs that receive more applications than they are able to approve, are considered impacted. Impacted campuses or programs select students for admission based on a higher level of requirements. Therefore, the A-G courses listed above should be considered, as stated, the minimum goal. All students are encouraged to maximize the four-year high school experience in preparing for careers and college. Four years of math and science, as well as additional courses in Social Studies and Languages Other than English are highly encouraged. Schedule an appointment with your counselor to ensure you are meeting the requirements.

Students must earn an “A,” “B,” or “C” in each semester of each of these classes in order to use them for eligibility.

Admission selections and scholarship opportunities are often based on students who have shown a broad, consistent, and significant effort throughout high school. Don’t delay making your high school experience one that prepares you for a career and college!