UC/CSU A-G Requirements - College Prep Courses
A-G REQUIREMENTS
To apply to Universities of California and California State Universities, students must complete the "A-G" course requirements below with at least ‘C’ grades, though higher grades are recommended, as well as meet other eligibility requirements. (Courses in our Course Catalogwith a "P" next to the course number indicate a course that satisfies the "A-G" requirements.)
| Subject Area | Number of Years Required |
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A = History (includes World, U.S., and Government) |
2 years |
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B = English |
4 years, college preparatory English |
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C = Mathematics (must pass Algebra 2) |
3 years, 4 recommended (3yrs for SJSU) |
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D = Science |
2 years, 3-4 recommended (2 years for SJSU) |
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E = World Language |
2 years of the same language, 3-4 recommended (2 yrs for SJSU) |
|
F = Visual Performing Arts |
1 year |
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G = Electives |
1 year from the "A-F" categories (includes some CTE courses) |
Please note that while many private colleges require rigorous courses like those that satisfy the "A-G" requirements, they may have other additional or different requirements. Students interested in applying to private and/or out-of-state colleges and universities should contact the college, visit the college website, or email a MP Counselor.
