University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU)
Subject Requirements for Admission
High School Courses must be completed with a “C” or better including those completed in ninth grade
| Academic Requirements |
Credits |
Terms |
| History/Social Science: U.S. History and/or American Government AND World History
|
20 |
2 |
|
B. English: College Prep composition and literature including ninth grade |
40 |
4 |
|
C. Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
30 |
3 |
|
D. Laboratory Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or other approved |
20 |
2 |
E. Language Other Than English: Emphasis on speaking and understanding |
20 |
2 |
F. Visual and Performing Arts: dance, drama, music, and/or visual art |
10 |
1 |
|
G. Electives: In addition to “A-F”, complete one year from: History, |
10 |
1 |
|
Other Admission |
California State University |
University of California |
|
High School Diploma |
Yes |
Yes |
|
SAT I (Reasoning Test) or ACT |
Yes |
Yes |
|
SAT II |
No
|
Two Subject Test Selected From Two Different Subject Areas: Literature, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Science, or Math (Must be Level II) |