A - 2 years History (World & U. S.)
B - 4 years English
C - 3 years Math (Up to at least Int Math 3)
4 years recommended
D - 2 years Science
(At least 1 must be Biology, Physics, or Chemistry)
E - 2 years World Language (must be same language)
3 years recommended
F - 1 year VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts ) i.e. Fine Arts, Music, Drama, etc.
G - 1 year CP-Elective (e.g. Government/Economics)
The CSU and the UC systems recommend that the student take more than the minimum requirements. The grade earned in college prep classes must be a “C” or higher to be accepted by the college. For the UC, 7 of the 15 required courses must be taken in the last two years of high school. For more information about A-G courses, see www.californiacolleges.edu or The UC Website.
Most entrance requirements are similar to those required by the University of California. The college or university catalog or web site should be consulted.
High school diploma, 18 years of age, or the California High School Proficiency Exam.
Not all high school classes count as NCAA core courses. Only classes in English, math (Algebra 1/Int Math 1 or higher), natural (life) or physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy may be approved as NCAA core courses. Remedial classes and classes completed through credit-by-exam are not considered NCAA core courses.
English: English 1-4, American Literature, Creative Writing
Math: Algebra 1-3/Integrated 1-3, Geometry, Statistics
Natural or Physical Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Social Science: American History, Civics, Government
Additional: Comparative Religion, e.g. Spanish 1-4 (World Languages)