A - G Requirements

A series of high school courses that students must take to be eligible for UCs or CSUs

Must earn a C or better in all classes

There are a a total of 15 courses

English 4 years

Mathematics 3* years (including Algebra I and II, Geometry)

Social Studies 2 years 

Science 2* years (including biology)

Foreign Language 2*  years (of same language)

Visual or Performing Arts 1 year

College Elective 1 year

Most colleges require you to take (not pass) the SAT/ACT

Write an essay on a given topic (UCs and private colleges not CSUs)

Participate in extra-curricular activities (leadership role recommended)

Recommendation letters from teacher/counselor

140 credits earning a D or better (each class = 5 units)

2 years of PE

1 year of a foreign language or VPA

3 years of English

2 years of Math (including Algebra I)

3 years of Social Science

2 years of Science (including Biology & a physical science)