Counseling / College Requirements

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 ( years)
A. 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 (4 recommended)
D. Laboratory Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or other approved college prep science	20	2 (3 recommended)
E. Language Other Than English: Emphasis on speaking and understanding	20	2 (3 recommended)
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, English, Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Economics, Social Science, Visual and Performing Arts	10	1

Other Admission Requirements	California State University	University of California
High School Diploma	Yes	Yes
SAT I (Reasoning Test) or ACT	Yes	Yes
SAT II (Subject Test)	No	Two Subject Test Selected From Two Different Subject Areas: Literature, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Science, or Math (Must be Level II)