I've seen a few people mention 'UC lists' on this subreddit and I'm not entirely sure what that means. Are they talking about a list of UC schools or is it something else? Some context would be awesome!
When people refer to "UC lists," they are usually referring to the University of California system's 'a-g' entrance requirements. These criteria ensure that students have satisfied the breadth of general knowledge essential for university-level work. Here's a brief rundown:
1. 'A' History/Social Science: 2 years required
2. 'B' English: 4 years required
3. 'C' Mathematics: 3 years required, 4 years recommended
4. 'D' Laboratory Science: 2 years required, 3 years recommended
5. 'E' Language Other than English: 2 years required, 3 years recommended
6. 'F' Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year required
7. 'G' College-Preparatory Electives: 1 year required
Specific high school courses are included in each of these 'a-g' categories. These are the classes students must take in order to be eligible for admission to any University of California school. For a comprehensive list of approved 'a-g' courses at a certain school, students can search the "A-G Course List" on the University of California website. Completion of these courses set the academic foundation required at the UC schools.
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