A-G Courses
A-G Courses and Grades Accepted by the University of California and the California State Systems
When completing the application for admission for the University of California and State University systems, you may enter the courses listed below. Be sure to enter them exactly as they appear on your transcript.
For instructions on how to download and read your own unofficial transcript, grades used in calculation of college eligibility, and Honors/AP weighting see bottom of page.You can also look up courses (especially non-district courses you may have taken) at:
https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist
A
Social Science/History: World Geography, Advanced World Geography, Global Studies World History, World History I/II, AP European History, U.S. History, AP U.S. History, American Government, AP American Government. Any college course that covers the same material as the courses at Cal High may be used.
ECONOMICS DOES NOT GO HERE- IT GOES IN THE "G"ELECTIVE SECTION.
B
English: English 9, English 10, English 11, AP English Language, AP English Literature, Novel, Composition, English 12, Science Fiction Literature.
C
Math: Algebra 1 Enriched 1 and Algebra 1 Enriched 2, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Accelerated Algebra 2, Trigonometry/Math Analysis, Honors Trigonometry/Math Analysis, Precalculus with Trigonometry, Honors Precalculus with Trigonometry, Statistics, AP Statistics, Calculus, AP Calculus AB and BC.
D
Laboratory Science: Biology, Marine Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Body Systems, Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Medical Interventions, Honors Anatomy and Physiology, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Honors Physics, AP Physics 2, AP Environmental Science, Engineering Research and Development. Integrated Physical Science can be used in this category only for CSU.
E
Language other than English: French I, II, III, French IV Honors, AP French Language, Spanish I, II, III, Spanish IV Honors, AP Spanish Language, Mandarin Chinese I, II, III, Honors Mandarin Chinese IV, AP Chinese Language. College courses in a language other than English may be used, including American Sign Language, Japanese, Cantonese, etc.
F
Visual/Performing Arts: 3D Art 1, AP Studio Art, Art 1, Art 3, Ceramics 1, Adv. Ceramics 3, Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Treble Choir, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Theatre Arts 1, 2, 3, Play Production, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Today, Photo, Digital Photography, Digital Arts for the Web, AP Music Theory, Computer Graphic Arts, Fashion Design and Visual Merchandising.
G
OTHER College Preparatory Electives: All advanced courses listed above plus: Academic Leadership, Publications, Advanced Publications, Forensic Science, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, Economics, AP Psychology, Psychology, Positive Psychology, AVID (9-12), Careers in Teaching, Careers in Education II, Computer 2, Computer Science C++, Culinary Arts 1, Culinary Arts 2, Developmental Psychology of Children, Fundamentals of Fashion & Interior Design, Intro to Business & Entrepreneur, Intro to Law, Journalism, My Story Your Story Hxrstory: Ethnic Studies, Sociology
How to Download Your Own Unofficial Transcript
1. Log in to the Infinite Campus Portal.
2. On the left hand column select "Documents".
3. On the bottom of the "Documents" page select "Portal Transcript" or "Portal Transcript C-19"
4. When the report opens, select the download icon on the top right of the report and save the file OR select PRINT.
Sample transcript with directions for reading and determining graduation credits
Grades Used in Calculating Admission Eligibility
Grades Used in Calculating Admission Eligibility
Grades earned in the 10th and 11th grades in the courses listed above are used to calculate eligibility. Courses taken in the summer following the 9th grade and taken in the summer following 11th grade will also be used. College courses will no longer be put on the transcript so you will need to report them on your application. The colleges will recalculate your GPA including the college courses. If you had D’s or F’s in any of your required high school courses, you will report these grades for UC but not CSU. You will put down the repeated course grade. You will need to recalculate your GPA with the eliminated and repeated courses.
Honors/Advanced Placement Courses Earning Weighted Grades
Any Honors or AP courses or college courses (which are college transferable for advanced standing credit) will be given a “weighted” grade. Only 4 units (1 unit = a year course) will be given weighted status by the university of which only 2 units can be from the 10th grade.