Confused by CSU and UC Application Requirements?
Both the CSU and UC applications are available online, and you can start submitting applications on Nov 1st. If you’re wondering whether you’ve satisfied your math or language (other than English) requirements, check out this chart for easy and clear explanations. If you skipped Algebra 1 or Spanish 1, but you took Algebra 2 or Spanish 2, you don’t need to retake the lower classes because you’ve demonstrated that you have the conceptual knowledge because you passed the higher classes. But, this is not the same for Geometry. Even if you took Precalculus, it would not validate your Geometry requirement. ARGH!
Take the time to review this chart to ensure that you have satisfied all of the requirements.
Are you confused about calculating your GPA when you repeated a class? Not sure if you average or replace the grades? The answer is different between the CSUs and the UCs. The CSUs allow you to retake courses several times and will calculate just your highest grade, while UCs will only allow you to retake the course once.
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