List of A-G Courses
As a first-time freshman applicant, you must complete, with letter grades of C- or higher, the 15-unit comprehensive pattern of college preparatory courses.
| A–G | Subject | Years | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Social Science | 2 years required | Must include one year of U.S. history and government. |
| B | English | 4 years required | Acceptable courses must include substantial reading of classic/modern literature and writing of structured papers. Elective courses do not fulfill the English requirement. |
| C | Mathematics | 3 years required; 4 recommended |
Courses acceptable include algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and other advanced courses that require algebra and geometry as prerequisites. Computer programming courses do not fulfill the math requirement. |
| D | Laboratory Science | 2 years required; 3 recommended |
Must include one year of biological science and one year of physical science. Both must have a laboratory component. |
| E | Foreign Language | 2 years required | Must be the same language. (Subject to waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent competence.) |
| F | Visual and Performing Arts | 1 year required | Must be a year-long visual and performing arts course selected from visual art, dance, drama/theatre, or music. May complete two semester-long courses from the same discipline. |
| G | Electives | 1 year required | College preparatory courses selected from the areas listed above or other approved college preparatory A–G courses. |