To apply to Universities of California and California State Universities, students must complete the "A-G" course requirements below with at least ‘C’ grades, though higher grades are recommended, as well as meet other eligibility requirements. (Courses in our Course Selection Guide with a "P" next to the course number indicate a course that satisfies the "A-G" requirements.)
| Subject Area | Number of Years Required |
| A = History (includes World, U.S., and Government) | 2 years |
| B = English | 4 years, college preparatory English |
| C = Mathematics (must pass Algebra 2) | 3 years, 4 recommended |
| D = Science | 2 years, 3-4 recommended |
| E = World Language | 2 years of the same language, 3-4 recommended |
| F = Visual Performing Arts | 1 year |
| G = Electives | 1 year from the "A-F" categories (includes some CTE courses) |
Please note that while many private colleges require rigorous courses like those that satisfy the "A-G" requirements, they may have other additional or different requirements. Students interested in applying to private and/or out-of-state colleges and universities should contact the college, visit the college website, check on Naviance, or see our College Career Counselor for information specific to that college or university.
