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CA College Entrance Requirements

California College Entrance Requirements

UC Entrance Requirements 

  • 4 years of college preparatory English
  • 2 years: 1 year World History, 1 year U.S History
  • 3 years to include Algebra 2/Integrated Math 3 (4 years recommended)
  • 2 years of Lab Science in 2 of the following: biology, chemistry, physics, physiology (3 years recommended)
  • 2 years of same foreign language (3 years recommended)
  • 1 year of a Visual/Performing Art
  • 1 year of additional college prep classes
  • GPA - above a 3.0 eligible to apply
  • All required courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher
  • Extra points for up to eight semesters (4 year long classes) of honors level and AP courses

CSU Entrance Requirements

  •  4 years of college preparatory English
  • 2 years: 1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History
  • 3 years of Math to include Algebra2/Integrated Math 3
  • 2 years of a Lab Science (biological and physical)
  • 2 years of same foreign language
  • 1 year of a Visual/Performing Art
  • 1 years of additional college prep classes
  • GPA - 2.99 or higher eligible for admission consideration regardless of test scores.  GPA below 2.00 ineligible
  • All required courses must be completed with grade of "C" or higher

Community College 

  •  Student must be 18 or have a high school diploma or equivalency to a diploma to enroll
  • Honors programs are available for students interested in more challenging course work
  • Most Community Colleges offer the Transfer Agreement Program