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Four Year College & NCAA Requirements

Four Year College & NCAA Requirements

A-G Requirements

for CSU/UC Admissions

 

California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) 

 A-G Requirements:

  • A - 2 years History (World & U. S.) 

  • B - 4 years English

  • C - 3 years Math (Up to at least Int Math 3)
    4 years recommended

  • D - 2 years Science
    (At least 1 must be Biology, Physics, or Chemistry)  

  • E - 2 years World Language (must be same language)
    3 years recommended

  • F - 1 year VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts ) i.e. Fine Arts, Music, Drama, etc.

  • G - 1 year CP-Elective  (e.g. Government/Economics)

The CSU and the UC systems recommend that the student take more than the minimum requirements. The grade earned in college prep classes must be a “C” or higher to be accepted by the college.  For the UC, 7 of the 15 required courses must be taken in the last two years of high school.   For more information about A-G courses, see California Colleges or The UC Website.

 

PRIVATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS:

Most entrance requirements are similar to those required by the University of California. The college or university catalog or web site should be consulted.

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma, 18 years of age, or the California High School Proficiency Exam.

NCAA Eligibility
for Division I, II, & III Collegiate Sports

16 Core Courses Required: What are core courses?

Not all high school classes count as NCAA core courses. Only classes in English, math (Algebra 1/Int Math 1 or higher), natural (life) or physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy may be approved as NCAA core courses. Remedial classes and classes completed through credit-by-exam are not considered NCAA core courses.

Class options that are NCAA core courses include:

  • English: English 1-4, American Literature, Creative Writing

  • Math: Algebra 1-3/Integrated 1-3, Geometry, Statistics 

  • Natural or Physical Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

  • Social Science: American History, Civics, Government

  • Additional: Comparative Religion, e.g. Spanish 1-4 (World Languages)

Talk to Mr. Hernandez if you have questions about NCAA eligibility.