Understanding College Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE

High School A-G List

Use this website to check out your schools approved A-G courses. Completing the A-G requirements is necessary to be admitted into a UC or CSU.

UC Admission Requirements

This page will help students understand the admission requirements for the University of California schools.

CSU Admission Requirements

This page will help students understand the admission requirements for the California State Universities.

UC/CSU A-G Comparison of Requirements

Students must meet minimum eligibility requirements in order to be considered for the University of California and California State University systems. Compare and contrast the requirements for the two systems here.

UC GPA Calculator

The UC system calculates a "UC GPA" that they will use to consider your grades in the applications process. To calculate your UC GPA, click here.

CSU GPA Calculator

The CSU system calculates a "CSU GPA" that they will use to consider your grades in the applications process. To calculate your CSU GPA, click here.

College Interviews

Some colleges require students to partake in an interview before making an admissions decision. Here are some tips for those college interviews.

UCOP Course Management Portal

UC and CSU campuses require you to complete the "A-G" requirements. Learn more about the "A-G" subject requirements and determine which courses are required and recommended. You can also check your high school's "A-G" approved course list.

BECOMING MORE COMPETETIVE

UC Freshman Comprehensive Review

Want to know how the UC campuses determine whether you get into their school? Here you can view the comprehensive review process for freshman to see how campuses make their decisions.

CSU Supplemental Factors

Want to know what factors outside of grades is important to the CSU campuses? View the CSU supplemental factors here.

Concurrent Enrollment

Dual enrollment provides students the unique opportunity to take community college classes while still in high school. Learn more here.

AP Exams

Taken each May by students all over the world, the AP Exam is the final step you take after a year of hard work in an AP class. These exams are designed to measure how well you've mastered the content and skills of the course — a successful score could even earn you credit and advanced placement in college.

CEP Summer Programs

Follow this link to see all the summer programs CEP has to offer. These programs help students understand the college process and make students more competitive for college.

VolunteerMatch

Colleges love seeing students take advantage of extracurricular activities inside and outside school. This website matches students with different volunteer opportunities that they can take part in.

STANDARDIZED TESTS

Khan Academy

Khan Academy provides tailored and free online practice exams and lessons to prepare students for national college entrance exams, along with other educational resources.

SAT

The SAT is one of the standardized tests that are required for admittance at some universities and colleges. However, many schools have dropped the requirement, including the UC and CSU systems. Check your college list to see if your schools require one or both tests. Find everything you need about registration, test prep, scores, and more here.

SAT Fee Waiver

Many students can take standardized tests for free, especially if they're in a college program at their school. Check your eligibility and apply for a fee waiver.

ACT

The ACT test is a standardized test required for admittance at some universities and colleges. However, many schools have dropped the requirement, including the UC and CSU systems. Check your college list to see if your schools require one or both tests. Find everything you need about registration, test prep, scores, and more here.

ACT Fee Waiver

Many students are eligible to take standardized tests for free, especially if you're in a college program at your school. Check your eligibility and apply for a fee waiver.