The future belongs to those with the curiosity and determination to shape it for the better. At UC, you can be one of them.
Our admission guidelines are designed to ensure you are well-prepared to succeed at UC. If you're interested in entering the University of California as a first-year student, you'll have to satisfy these requirements:
You need to complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (A-G courses) with a letter grade of C or better. You must complete at least 11 of these courses prior to the beginning of your last year of high school.
The 15 courses are:
3 years (4 years recommended)
2 years (3 years recommended)
e. Language other than English
*or equivalent to the 2nd level of high school instruction
2 years* (3 years recommended)
f. Visual and performing arts
g. College-preparatory elective
(chosen from the subjects listed above or another course approved by the university)
If you're a state resident graduating from a California high school who has met the minimum requirements and aren't admitted to any UC campus to which you apply, you'll be offered a spot at another campus if space is available, provided:
You're a first-year (or freshman) applicant if you're currently in high school, OR you’ve graduated from high school, but haven’t yet enrolled in a regular session (fall, winter, spring) at a college or university.