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California State University Admissions Requirements
California State University Admissions Requirements
You will qualify for regular admission as a first-time freshman if you:
- Are a high school graduate.
- Have a qualifying GPA. Calculate your GPA here.
- Have completed with a grade of C- or better each of the sections on the list of A-G courses. Learn more about A-G Courses requirements
| Area | Subject | Years |
|---|---|---|
| a. | History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government AND 1 year of social science) | 2 |
| b. | English (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) | 4 |
| c. | Math (4 years recommended) of college preparatory math including or integrating topics covered in algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. | 3 |
| d. | Laboratory Science (2 years of college preparatory science required with laboratory [1 biological and 1 physical]. Integrated science and interdisciplinary courses can meet this requirement.) | 2 |
| e. | Language Other Than English (2 years or through the second level of high school instruction in the same language; American Sign Language and classical languages such as Latin and Greek are acceptable – See below about a possible waiver of this requirement). | 2 |
| f. | Visual and Performing Arts (1 year or 2 semester courses from the same discipline required including dance, music, theatre, visual arts or interdisciplinary arts.) | 1 |
| g. | College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the University of California "a-g" list) | 1 |
| Total Required Courses | 15 |
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
2-year Community College
- Graduate from high school
- Discuss your path with your HS counselor and any support program advisors
- Check out Degrees & Certificates @
- College of the Redwoods Eureka/Crescent City/Hoopa)
- College of the Siskiyous (Weed)
- Shasta College (Redding)
- Mendocino College (Ukiah, Willits, Lakeport)
- Santa Rosa Jr. College
- Find a Community College by Zip Code
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