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Admission: Freshmen--Required High School Courses

Freshman applicants and lower division transfers must complete the following with a minimum grade of "C-" in each course. All courses must be completed by the spring semester prior to fall admission.

Approved courses are listed at http://ucop.edu/doorways/

a. History/Social Science
2 years required
Including one year of U.S. History or U.S. History/U.S Government.

b. English
4 years required
Composition and literature.

c. Mathematics
3 years required (4 years recommended)
Algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra; or integrated mathematics.

d. Science with laboratory
2 years required (3 years recommended)
One year biological and one year physical science.

e. Language Other Than English
2 years required of the same language.

f. Visual and Performing Arts
1 year required
Select a year-long course from art, theatre/drama, music or dance.

g. Elective
1 year required
Select from the areas listed above or from other approved college preparatory "A-G" courses.

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