"a-g" requirements are the 15 -18 high school classes that are required to attend most 4 year colleges/universities.
California State University Admissions Requirements
You will qualify for regular admission as a first-time freshman if you
- Are a high school graduate (including GED and state high school equivalency exams) and
- Have a qualifiable eligibility index, and
- Have completed with a grade of C- or better each of the sections on the list of college preparatory subject requirements. (See A-G classes below)
- Check out campus impaction and meet any supplementary criteria described by the campus.
General 4-year University Admissions Requirements (can vary by College & University)
- Complete A-G requirements with a C grade or better
- Get involved in your community through sports, clubs, work, and/or volunteering
- Take SAT/ACT
2-year Community College
- Graduate from high school
- Discuss your path with your HS counselor and any support program advisors
- Learn about English and Math Placement in the California Community Colleges
- Check out Degrees & Certificates @
Career & Technical Programs
- Graduate from high school
- Take classes at your high school that will help prepare you for your program
ex: take Auto Shop, Culinary Arts, or Wood Shop - Discuss your path with your HS counselor and any support program advisors
- Career & Technical Programs @ College of the Redwoods
The "a-g" courses also give you the skills to be prepared for college classes, so even if not required (for community college admissions, for instance) these classes will still help you advance.
For most 4 year college admissions, you will need to pass these classes with a C- or better. For competitive colleges/universities, you will want to complete not just the required but also the recommended "a-g" classes and get all A’s and B’s.
Free Online A-G Classess
Not every highschool in California offers the full A-G curriculum that a student needs to complete to be eligible for the CSU or UC admissions requirements. UCScout.org offers these high school classes online for students to complete. Read more about it here
