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.