California State University

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

 

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSES NOVEMBER 30, 2022.

 

The California State University (CSU) no longer uses ACT or SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses. If accepted to a CSU campus, ACT or SAT test scores can be used as one of the measures to place students in the proper mathematics and written communication courses.

 

High School Course Requirements (“a-g” courses)

The CSU requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of C or better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement.

 

Area Subject Years (IN BOLD)

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) of college preparatory math including or integrating topics covered in algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. 3

d. Laboratory Science (2 years of college preparatory science required with laboratory [1 biological and 1 physical]. Integrated science and interdisciplinary courses can meet this requirement.) 2

e. Language Other Than English (2 years or through the second level of high school instruction in the same language; American Sign Language and classical languages such as Latin and Greek are acceptable – See below about a possible waiver of this requirement). 2

f. Visual and Performing Arts (1 year or 2 semester courses from the same discipline required including dance, music, theatre, visual arts or interdisciplinary arts.)​ 1

g. College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the University of California "a-g" list) 1

Total Required Courses 15