What are the basic freshman admission requirements?
For the UNC system campuses, for the class of 1990 and beyond, the following courses will be required for admission, in addition to an institution’s own specific requirements: • In English, four course units emphasizing grammar, composition, and literature; • In mathematics, three course units including algebra I, algebra II, and geometry, or a higher level mathematics course for which algebra II is a prerequisite; • In science, three course units including — at least one unit in a life or biological science (for example, biology) — at least one unit in a physical science (for example, physical science, chemistry, physics), and — at least one laboratory course; and • In social studies, two course units including one unit in U.S. history, but an applicant who does not have the unit in U.S. history may be admitted on the condition that at least three semester hours in that subject will be passed by the end of the sophomore year. • In addition, it is recommended that prospective studen
The CSU uses a combination of your high school grade point average and your score on either an SAT or ACT. Your GPA and test score are added together to compute an Eligibility Index. The requirements for an out-of-state nonresident student are higher than the requirements for California residents. A chart showing the California resident Eligibility Index and nonresident Eligibility Index is available for your reference. Remember, the indices in these tables are the minimum scores. Higher GPA and test scores may be required for admission to high-demand majors and campuses.
