University Requirements

All students must fulfill the following University of California requirements. You'll find details about all of these in the Course Catalog for each UC campus.

UC Entry Level Writing Requirement (formerly Subject A)
- You must demonstrate an ability to write effectively. You can do this with coursework or tests either before or after you transfer.
American History and Institutions
- You must show an understanding of the history and government of the United States. You can do this with coursework or tests either before or after you transfer.
Unit requirement
- You'll be required to complete a minimum number of units for your degree. You'll also be limited in how many units you can attempt.
Residence requirement
- You'll be required to complete at least a minimum number of units at your UC campus.
Scholarship requirement
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required, overall and in your major. Each campus, college, school, or program may have higher requirements