UC and Cal State A-G Requirments
A-G Requirements A. Social Studies University of California California State University 2 years – 1 year of World 2 years History/Geography and 1 year of US History or 1 semester of US His and 1 semester of Gov 4 years 3 years (Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II) 4 years recommended 2 years (2 of biology, chemistry, physics) 2 years of the same language. 3 years recommended 1 year – 2 semesters must be in the same discipline, ie visual art (ceramics and photo) performing art (acting and music). Class of 2006 need to have Photo A & B, Handbell I and II, VA I and II, etc. 1 year – chosesn from any of the areas on the approved A-G list, excluding those designated as nonelective. Same as UC Same as UC
B. English C. Math
D. Laboratory Science E. Foreign Language F. Visual/Performing Arts
2 years - 1 year of physical and 1 year of natural science. 2 years of same language Same as UC
G. Electives
Same as UC
How to find the approved list of classes for your high school online:
1. Go to www.ucop.edu/doorways 2. Click on A-G course list 3. Type in school name 4. Press search 5. You will be given a list of 1 or more choices of high schools 6. Click on your high school 7. Once the list appears – print in out! Cal State Online Application Website is www.csumentor.edu UC Online Application Website is www.ucop.edu/pathways
UC (a-g) Requirements
Grade Point Average Too determine your eligibility, the University calculates your GPA in the "a-g" subjects by assigning point values to the grades you earn, totaling the points and dividing the total by the number of "a-g" courses. Points are assigned as follows: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, and F=0 points. (Pluses and minuses are not calculated in the grade point average.)
Only the grades you earn in "a-g" subjects in the 10th and 11th grades — including summer sessions — are used to calculate your preliminary GPA. Courses you took in ninth grade can be used to meet the Subject Requirement if you earned a grade of C or better, but they will not be used to calculate your GPA.
Honors Courses The University assigns extra points for up to four years of Universitycertified honors level and Advanced Placement courses taken in the last three years of high school: A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3 points. No more than two yearlong UC-approved honors level courses taken in the 10th grade may be given extra points. A grade of D in an honors or advanced placement course does not earn extra points. The courses must be in the following "a-g" subjects: history/social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science, language other than English, and the visual and performing arts. Also, they must be certified as honors courses by the University. In these subjects, as well as in computer science, acceptable honors level courses include advanced placement courses, Higher Level and designated Standard Level International Baccalaureate courses, and college courses that are transferable to the University. D and F grades If you have earned a D or F in an "a-g" course, you must repeat the course with a grade of C or better. The original D or F grade will not be included in the GPA calculation, and the new grade will be used.
UC & Cal State GPA Calculation
Steps 1 Fill in your semester grades from Sophomore and Junior years.
Sophomore Year (10th) English Courses Math Courses Science Courses History Courses Foreign Language Courses VPA Courses UC Elective Courses Junior Year (11th)
Grades - Fall Semester
Grades - Spring Semester
Grades - Fall Semester
Grades - Spring Semester
Number of Semesters of Honor & Advanced Placement Classes
English Courses Math Courses Science Courses History Courses Foreign Language Courses VPA Courses UC Elective Courses
2 3 4 5
Tally the number of semesters of Honors and AP courses taken in the Junior Year. Tally the number of As, Bs, Cs, Ds, and Fs (Column 1 below) Multiply the number of As by 4, Bs by 3, Cs by 2, and Ds by 1 (Column 2 below) Total Columns 1 and 2
Regular Classes
0
Column 1 x x x x 0 4 3 2 1 = = = =
Number of As Number of Bs Number of Cs Number of Ds TOTAL
6 7 8
Column 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
Add the total number of Honor & AP Semesters + total of Column 2 Weighted Total (Divide total # of points by total from column 1)
UC & CAL State (Weighted) GPA
Cell Legend Input Info Calculated Info
#DIV/0!
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