A-G Requirements

A-G courses are a 15-unit pattern of college preparatory courses in different subject areas high school students must complete for admission consideration as a first-time freshman. Learn about the A-G requirements.
A-G Requirements Flyer (English)
(PDF, 243.39 KB)
A-G Requirements Flyer (Spanish)
(PDF, 222.56 KB)

Academic Preparation Brochure  

Use this guide to understand placement in first-year General Education English and math courses for first-time freshmen.

Academic Preparation Flyers

Learn tips on how to be academically prepared for college
Academic Prep Flyer (English)
(PDF, 708.06 KB)
Academic Prep Flyer (Spanish)
(PDF, 692.68 KB)

ACT Test Prep  

ACT Test Prep resources.

ACT Test Registration  

Test dates and deadlines, how to register, test centers, and cost.

Advanced Placement (AP)  

Advanced Placement (AP) standardized exams are designed to measure how well a student has mastered the content and skills of AP courses. A student must score three or higher on the AP exams to earn college credit.

CAASPP Practice Test  

The practice test helps students prepare for the Smarter Balanced English language arts and mathematics assessment tests they take in the spring of their junior year.

Cal State Apply  

A CSU website that helps high school students learn about the CSU system, explore CSU campuses, plan their "a-g" high school courses, apply for admissions, and how to pay for college.

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)  

A state assessment exam is one of the multiple measures utilized by the CSU that provides an early indicator of a student’s readiness for GE college-level coursework in English and mathematics.

CaliforniaColleges Website  

The website provides information about higher education opportunities in California including virtual campus tours, counseling, and admissions planners.