A-G Requirements
Do you want to apply straight to a four-year college or university after high school graduation? If so, you will need to complete the following classes with a "C" or better in order to be eligible to apply to a four-year college. These classes are called the "A-G requirements":
- A -- History/Social Science: 2 years
- B -- English: 4 years
- C -- Mathematics: 3 years (4 recommended for UC)
- D -- Laboratory Science: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC)
- E -- Language Other Than English: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC)
- F -- Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year
- G -- College Preparatory Elective: 1 year
By completing the A-G requirements, you will be eligible to apply to California State Universities, Universities of California, and other 4 year colleges.
The minimum GPA for UC schools is 3.0.
The minimum GPA for CSUs is 2.0.