What You Need to Know Now

to Prepare for College

Presenter: Gustavo Oceguera

TRIO Director
Riverside Community College-Norco Campus

California a-g requirements

Which universities use

them?

What are they used for?

Why do you need to

know this right now?

Who uses the a-g requirements?

California State

University System (CSU)

University of California System

(UC)
(Only public, state schools use the a-g requirements.
Private colleges and universities each have their own
admission requirements.)

California State Universities

California Polytechnic University, Pomona

California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, East Bay
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Marcos
California State University, Stanislaus
Chico State University
Fresno State University
Humboldt State University
Maritime Academy
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Sonoma State University

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Berkeley
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Merced
Riverside
San Diego
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz

UCLA,
UC BERKELEY (Cal)

What are the a-g requirements used for?

To determine if a student prepared

properly to take on college level work

To determine if a student took

challenging courses in high school

To determine knowledge of academic

subjects

To determine the grade point average

(GPA) for college admission

a Requirement
History/Social Science
(2 years required)

Two years of history/social science, including

one year of world history, cultures and
geography; and one year of U.S. history or
one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year
of civics or American government.

b Requirement
English
(4 years required)
Four years of college-preparatory English
that include frequent and regular writing
and reading of classic and modern
literature.

c Requirement
Mathematics
(3 years required, 4 years recommended)
Three years of college-preparatory
mathematics that include the topics covered
in elementary and advanced algebra and
two- and three-dimensional geometry.

d Requirement
Laboratory Science
(2 years required, 3 years recommended)
Two years of laboratory science providing
fundamental knowledge in two of these three core
disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics.
Advanced laboratory science classes that have
biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and
offer substantial additional material may be used
to fulfill this requirement.

e Requirement
Language Other than English
(2 years required, 3 years recommended)
Two years of the same language other than
English. Courses should emphasize speaking and
understanding, and include instruction in
grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and
culture. Courses in languages other than English
taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be
used to fulfill part of this requirement.

f Requirement
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)
(1 year required)
A single yearlong approved arts course from
a single VPA discipline: theater, music,
performing or visual arts.

g Requirement
College Preparatory Electives
(1 year required)
One year/two semesters, in addition to those required
in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas:
visual and performing arts (non-introductory level
courses), history, social science, English, advanced
mathematics, laboratory science and language other
than English (a third year in the language used for
the "e" requirement or two years of another
language).

Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho

Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:

a History/Social Studies
World History/ Culture
U.S. History
Government

Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho

Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:

b English (4 years required)

English I, II, III, IV
English (honors, advanced placement,

literature)
Film and literature Analysis

Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho

Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:

C Mathematics (3 years required)

Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Statistics

Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho

Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
d Laboratory Science (2 years required)
Biology
Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Geology
Anatomy & Physiology
Coordinated Science or Integrated Science
Environmental Science

Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho

Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
e Language other than English (2 years)
Spanish
Spanish Literature & Composition
French
German
Latin

Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho

Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
f Visual & Performing Arts (1-year required)

Jazz Band
Marching Band
Percussion
Computer Graphic Design
Art History
Multi-media Production
Digital Filmmaking
Art
Drawing
Painting

Studio Art
Concert Choir
Dance
Drama
Modern Animation
Architectural Design
CI Animation
Piano
Wind Ensemble

What are the names of the classes offered at

Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga High
Schools for this requirement?
g College Prep. Electives (1 year required)
One extra year from any of the a e classes

OR
Sociology
Psychology
Creative Writing
Economics
Advanced Journalism
Natural Disasters
Speech & Debate
Economics

What Grade Point Average (GPA) is

needed to get into a university?
California State Universities (CSU): 3.00
University of California (UC): 3.30
Private Universities: 3.00 and up
Community Colleges: No GPA requirement

and no a-g requirements.

Which Grades Count?

All semester grades earned in the a-g

courses are used to determine proper

preparation (a grade of C or better is
required)
Only grades earned after 9th grade

(including summer school) are used to

determine college GPA for admission

a-g Requirement Websites

a-g certified course lists:

http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/
a-g courses-general information:

http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/ag/a-g/

RANCHO CUCAMONGA
HIGH SCHOOL
REQUIREMENT

SEMESTER

9THGRADE

10THGRADE

11THGRADE

12THGRADE

A-History

1stSemester

WorldHistory/CulturesI

U.S.HistoryI

2-YearsRequired

2ndSemester

U.S.HistoryI

B-English

1stSemester

EnglishI

EnglishII

EnglishIII

EnglishIV

4-YearsRequired

2ndSemester

EnglishI

EnglishII

EnglishIII

EnglishIV

C-Mathematics

1stSemester

AlgebraI

Geometry

AlgebraII

Pre-Calculus

3-YearsRequired(4recommended)

2ndSemester

AlgebraI

Geometry

AlgebraII

Calculus

D-LaboratoryScience

1stSemester

Biology1

Chemistry1

AdvancedPhysics

2YearsRequired(3recommended)

2ndSemester

Biology2

Chemistry2

AdvancedPhysics

E-Language(otherthanEnglish)

1stSemester

FrenchI

FrenchII

FrenchIII

2-YearsRequired(3recommended)

2ndSemester

FrenchI

FrenchII

FrenchIII

F-Visual&PerformingArts

1stSemester

ModernAnimationI

1-YearRequired

2ndSemester

ArchitecturalDesign

G-Elective

1stSemester

SociologyP

1-YearRequired

2ndSemester

Economics

WorldHistory/CulturesI

LOS OSOS HIGH SCHOOL

REQUIREMENT

SEMESTER

9THGRADE

10THGRADE

11THGRADE

12THGRADE

A-History

1stSemester

WorldHistory/CulturesI

U.S.HistoryI

2-YearsRequired

2ndSemester

U.S.HistoryI

B-English

1stSemester

EnglishI

EnglishII

EnglishIII

EnglishIV

4-YearsRequired

2ndSemester

EnglishI

EnglishII

EnglishIII

EnglishIV

C-Mathematics

1stSemester

AlgebraI

Geometry

AlgebraII

Pre-Calculus

3-YearsRequired(4recommended)

2ndSemester

AlgebraI

Geometry

AlgebraII

Pre-Calculus

D-LaboratoryScience

1stSemester

Biology1

Chemistry

Physics

2YearsRequired(3recommended)

2ndSemester

Biology2

Chemistry

Physics

E-Language(otherthanEnglish)

1stSemester

SpanishI

SpanishII

SpanishIII

2-YearsRequired(3recommended)

2ndSemester

SpanishI

SpanishII

SpanishIII

F-Visual&PerformingArts

1stSemester

ArtI

1-YearRequired

2ndSemester

ArtII

G-Elective

1stSemester

Psychology

1-YearRequired

2ndSemester

Psychology

WorldHistory/CulturesI

Important Testing Websites

Scholastic Aptitude Testing (SAT):

http://sat.collegeboard.com/home
American College Testing (ACT):

http://www.actstudent.org/
http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/what.html

What Else Do Universities

Look For?
Volunteerism
Leadership Ability
Special Talents
High Test Scores
High Class Rank
Awards / Recognitions

Annual College Costs

University of

California (UC)

Cal State

Universities (CSU)

Tuition: $8,373

Tuition: $4,662

Campus fees: $1,898

Books: $1,628

Books: $1,750

Housing: $9,082

Housing: $10,900
Total Annual Cost:

$22,921

Total Annual Cost:

$15,372

Annual College Costs: Continued

Private

Community

Universities
(USC)

Colleges

Tuition: $39,274

Tuition: $312

Books: $1,500

Books: $1,200

Housing: $11,458

Housing: not

Total Annual Cost:

available
Total Annual Cost:
$1,512

$52,232

Financial Aid (Federal & State)

Student apply for state and federal financial aid
between January 2- March 2 of senior year
Students may apply for scholarships in the 11th and
12th grades and throughout years in college
FAFSA is the primarily application used to apply for
financial aid for multiple universities
Students may qualify for grants, loans, work study,
and/or loans for parents

Federal Financial Aid

Federal Grants (Pell Grant) is free financial aidMaximum Pell Grant is currently $5,350
Stafford Student Loans: Subsidized
1. Fixed rate loans
2. No repayment required until after college
3. Student only owes the amount borrowed

PLUS Loans: Loan for Parents to help pay for

college costs
1. Fixed rate
2. Payments start right away
3. Flexible repayment options

State Aid: Cal Grant Program

Cal Grant A-Used for tuition and fees at public and private colleges as
well as some private career colleges. At CSU and UC schools, this Cal Grant
covers system wide fees up to $3,354 and $7,788, respectively. If you are
attending a private college, it pays up to $9,708 toward tuition and fees. To get
this Cal Grant, you need to be working toward a two-year or four-year degree.

Cal Grant B- Provides low-income students with a living allowance and

assistance with tuition and fees. Most first-year students receive an allowance
of up to $1,551 for books and living expenses.

Cal Grant C-Helps pay for tuition and training costs at occupational or
career technical schools. This $576 award is for books, tools and equipment.
You may also receive up to an additional $2,592 for tuition at a school other
than a California Community College.

State Aid: Competitive Grants

Cal Grant A Competitive Awards: For students with a
minimum 3.0 GPA who are from low-and middle-income families. These
awards help pay tuition and fees at qualifying schools with academic
programs that are at least two years in length.

Cal Grant B Competitive Awards: For students with a

minimum 2.0 GPA who are from disadvantaged and low-income families.
These awards can be used for tuition, fees and access costs at qualifying
schools whose programs are at least one year in length. If you get a Cal Grant
B Competitive Award it can only be used for access costs in the first year.

Thank You for Attending

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QUESTIONS??
For more Information Contact:
Gustavo Oceguera
951-372-7144
Gustavo.oceguera@rcc.edu