College preparedness
A-G Subject requirements for csu / uc
"A" Social Science - 2 years required
Two years of history, including:
1 Year of world history, cultures or historical geography
1 Year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government
"B" English - 4 years required
No more than 1 year may be advanced ELD
"C" Mathematics - 3 years required (4 years strongly recommended for UC)
Math I
Math II
Math III
"D" Laboratory Science - 2 years required (3 years strongly recommended for UC)
1 year Biological Science
1 year Physical Science (CSU)
1 Year Chemistry or Physics (UC)
"E" Language Other Than English (LOTE)- 2 years required (3 years strongly recommended for UC)
Must be the same Language
"F" Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)- 1 year required
2 semesters in either Visual or Performing Arts (Example: Ceramics in Fall and Drama in Spring) - CSU
2 semesters of the same discipline (Example: Drama in Fall and Spring) - UC
"G" College Prepatory Elective- 1 year required
2 semesters in addition to those listed above in "A" - "F" or Non-introductory VAPA or 3rd year of LOTE or 2 years of a second LOTE
Community College (116 Campuses)
California Community College:
Entrance Requirements: cccapply.org
All graduates from Irvine High School are eligible to attend any California Community College regardless of courses pursued in high school. Students over 18 may enroll without a high school diploma. Students at a community college may work toward training and certification in a variety of career related areas or pursue coursework leading toward transfer to a four-year university.
university of California (10 campuses)
University of California:
Entrance Requirements: (http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu)
All applicants will need to complete 11 of the 15 “A-G” courses by the end of their junior year.
• Requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the A-G coursework
• All coursework must be passed with a “C-” or better
⬧ Testing Requirements: Test-free admissions.
Cal State University (23 Campuses)
California State University:
Entrance Requirements: https://www.calstate.edu/apply
All applicants will need to complete the A-G courses.
• Requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the A-G coursework
• All coursework must be passed with a “C-” or better
⬧Testing Requirements: Test-free admissions.
INDEPENDENT colleges in CAlifornia
(84 campuses)
Independent College Options:
Entrance Requirements: Visit individual college websites for more information & www.aiccu.edu + www.commonapp.org
Various entrance requirements, programs and majors. The school environment, size, focus and academic rigor vary.
⬧ Testing Requirements: Refer to the school website for the most up to date information.
colleges OUTSIDE OF CAlifornia
(3,751 cAMPUSES)
Private and Public College Options:
Entrance Requirements: Visit individual college websites for more information & www.commonapp.org
Various entrance requirements, programs and majors. The school environment, size, focus and academic rigor vary.
⬧ Testing Requirements: Refer to the school website for the most up to date information.
UNIVERSITY APPROVED COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES
The current UC approved course list may be accessed by going to Irvine High School UC Approved List. The following Irvine High School courses were approved to satisfy the CSU and UC A–G requirements. Underlined courses with grades of “C” or better only will receive a weighted grade point.
HISTORY / SOCIAL SCIENCE Meets “A” Requirement - 20 credits minimum
Modern World History
Honors Modern World History
AP World History
US History
AP US History
American Government
AP US Government & Politics
ENGLISH Meets “B” Requirement - 40 credits minimum
ELD (English Language Development
English 1
Honors English 1
English 2
Honors English 2
English 3
AP English Language and Composition
English 4
AP English Literature
Creative Writing
MATHEMATICS Meets the “C” Requirement - 30 credits minimum, 40 credits recommended
*cannot be used to satisfy the “G” Requirement
Math I*
Math II*
Enhanced Math ii*
Math III*
Enhanced Math III*
Math IV*
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Computer Science
AP Statistics
SCIENCE Meets the “D” Requirement - 20 credits minimum, 30 credits recommended
Living Earth
Honors Living Earth
Chemistry in the Earth Systems
Honors Chemistry in the Earth Systems
Physics in the Universe
Anatomy and Physiology
PLTW Aerospace Engineering
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
PLTW Principles of Engineering
PLTW Engineering Design and Development
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE)Meets the “E” Requirement - 20 credits min, 30 credits recommended
*cannot be used to satisfy the “G” Requirement
French 1*
French 2
French 3
Honors French 4
AP French Lang. & Culture
Korean 1*
Korean 2
Korean 3
Honors Korean 4
Honors Korean 5
Spanish 1*
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Honors Spanish 4
AP Spanish Lang. & Culture
Spanish for Native Speakers 1
Spanish for Native Speakers 2
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Meets the “F” Requirement 10 credits minimum
*cannot be used to satisfy the “G” Requirement
Students satisfy the VPA requirement by completing two courses of an approved “F” course in either Visual or Performing Arts.
Visual Arts
Animation
Adv. Animation
Computer Graphics*
Adv. Computer Graphics
Ceramics*
Adv. Ceramics
AP 3D Art and Design
Painting & Drawing*
Adv. Painting & Drawing
AP Drawing
Visual Imagery*
Adv. Visual Imagery
AP 2D Art and Design
AP Art History
The Art of Film
Video Production
Adv. Video Production
Performing Arts
Theater
Creative Drama*
Intermediate Drama
Advanced Drama
Theater Technology
Dance
Dance Ensemble
Dance Tech 2
Dance Tech 3
Dance Tech 4
Chorus
Chorale
Concert Chorale
Viva Cantar
Canta Bella
Irvine Singers
Music
Guitar 1*
Guitar 2
Concert Band*
Concert Orchestra*
Jazz Ensemble 1
Jazz Ensemble 2*
Percussion Ensemble*
Philharmonic Orchestra
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Orchestra
Wind Symphony
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVE Meets the “G” Requirement - 10 credits minimum
All courses listed in sections A-F above with the exception of those marked with an * plus the following:
Beginning Journalism
Advanced Journalism
Yearbook
Auto MLR I
Auto MLR II
Economics
AP Macroeconomics
Exploring Computer Science
Psychology
AP Psychology
Virtual Enterprise
Web Design
PSAT - Junior Year
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) measures what students are learning in school, determines if they are on track, and can open doors for opportunities to prepare and pay for college. The PSAT is offered during the fall semester, and is suggested for juniors for National Merit Scholarship qualification; however, may be taken during the sophomore year as well. The PSAT is not used in college admissions decisions.
SAT - Spring of Junior Year
You may repeat the SAT test as needed or desired until Fall of your Senior Year
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Test is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. It tells students how well they use the skills and knowledge they have attained in and outside of the classroom including how they think, solve problems, and communicate.
Pre ACT-Sophomore or Junior year
AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (www.act.org)
The ACT is divided into four required sections: English (punctuation, grammar and usage, sentence structure and rhetorical skills), mathematics (skills typically acquired in courses through the end of the 11th grade), reading comprehension and science (interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving skills required in general or introductory science courses). The optional Writing Test measures skills in high school English classes and entry-level college composition courses.
ACT-Spring of Junior Year
You may repeat the ACT test as needed or desired until Fall of your Senior Year
AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (www.act.org)
The ACT is divided into four required sections: English (punctuation, grammar and usage, sentence structure and rhetorical skills), mathematics (skills typically acquired in courses through the end of the 11th grade), reading comprehension and science (interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving skills required in general or introductory science courses). The optional Writing Test measures skills in high school English classes and entry-level college composition courses.
Nearly all colleges and universities in the United States accept either the SAT or ACT scores for consideration of college admissions. Entrance exam scores are one of several factors considered in college admissions decisions. Colleges set their own policies regarding which scores they want students to send and which scores they review. Check with the admissions offices of the colleges to which you are considering submitting an application.
When reporting ACT scores to colleges, you can choose which ACT score to release. You may select the optional score reporting feature which will allow you to choose one, multiple or all SAT test scores on a single score report. If this option is not selected, all SAT scores will be sent as has been traditional practice.
