Freshman Admissions
If you have not attended a community college or university since graduating from high school, you are a first-time freshman.
You qualify for regular admission as a first-time freshman if you:
- Are a high school graduate.
- Have a qualifiable eligibility index.
- Have completed with grades of C or better each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements (known as the A-G Requirements).
A-G 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) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year) | 3 |
| D | Laboratory Science (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) | 2 |
| E | Language Other than English (2 years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable) | 2 |
| F | Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) | 1 |
| G | College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the University of California "A-G" list) | 1 |
| Total Required Courses | 15 | |
For your high school's A-G list, please visit https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/app/home?execution=e1s2
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