The University of California sets the high school course requirements for applying to the University of California's nine campuses. They are called the A-G course requirements. These requirements are also mandated by the California State College System and meet the course guidelines for all private schools in California and elsewhere. The A-G course requirements are listed below:

A--History/Social Science: Two years required (of courses listed below); three years recommended
World History or Regional History
US History
American Government

B--English: Four years of college preparatory English

C--Mathematics: Three years of college preparatory mathematics; four years recommended

D--Laboratory Science: Two years of laboratory science in two of the following fields; three years recommended

Biological Science
Chemistry
Physics

E—LOTE (Language Other Than English): Two years of the same foreign language; three years recommended

F--Visual & Performing Arts: One year of either drama/theater, music, and/or visual arts

G--College Preparatory Electives: In addition to those courses required in "a-f" above, one year (two semesters) of college preparatory electives are required, chosen from visual and performing arts, history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science, and language other than English.

Notes:
1. Archbishop Riordan's college preparatory graduation requirements exceed the A-G list.
2. AP courses meet A-G requirements.
3. Recommended courses should be taken to surpass minimum A-G course requirements.

 

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