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A-G requirements? What does that mean?
The A-G / College Entrance Requirements are a sequence of high school courses that students must complete (with a grade of C or better) to be minimally eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU).
Students will need to complete the following 15 classes with a C or better.
A-G Subject
A-G Subject
A) History/Social Science
# of Years
# of Years
2 years
Details
Details
Two years, including one year of world history, cultures, and historical geography and one 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
Four years of college preparatory English that includes frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. Only one year of English Language Development (ELD) 4 counts toward this requirement.
C) Mathematics
3 years
Three years of college preparatory mathematics that includes the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra, and two- and three-dimensional geometry.
D) Laboratory Science
2 years
Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics.
E) Language Other than English
2 years
Two years of the same language other than English.
F) Visual & Performing Arts
1 year
One year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.
G) College Preparatory Elective
1 year
One year (two semesters), chosen from additional “A-F” courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as “G” electives.
I don't get it! Why do they want me to complete all of this?!
The purposes of the A-G / College Entrance Requirements are to ensure that you can:
Can participate fully in the first-year program at UC and CSU in a broad variety of fields of study
Have attained the necessary preparation for courses, majors, and programs offered at UC and CSU
Have attained a body of knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced studies
Have attained essential critical thinking and study skills.
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