First-time Freshman: A-G Course Requirements
CSUB requires first time freshman to complete the 15-unit comprehensive course pattern with a letter grade of C- or better. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area.
| A-G | Subject | Years | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Social Science | 2 years required | One year of world history 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 | English | 4 years required | 4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature |
| C | Mathematics | 3 years required 4 years recommended |
Acceptable courses include algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and other advanced courses that require algebra and geometry as prerequisites. Computer programming courses do not fulfill the math subject requirement. |
| D | Laboratory Science | 2 years required 3 years recommended |
Must include one year of biological science and one year of physical science. Both must have a laboratory component. |
| E | Foreign Language | 2 years required | 2 years of the same language other than English is required; American Sign Language is approved |
| F | Visual and Performing Arts | 1 year required | Must be a year-long visual and performing arts course selected from visual art, dance, drama/theatre, or music. |
| G | Electives | 1 year required | College preparatory courses selected from the areas listed above or other approved college preparatory A–G courses. |
If you are unable or choose not to make up your subject deficiency, you may earn at least 60 units, including 30 semester units of general education from a California Community College or other college and transfer as an upper-division transfer student, where only your college performance is considered for admission.
Grades in A-G Courses and Test Scores
- California residents and graduates of California high schools will be eligible for admission at CSU Bakersfield by earning a 2.50 GPA or higher in college preparatory subjects.
- Non-California residents may be eligible for admission to the CSU Bakersfield by earning a 3.00 GPA or higher in college preparatory subjects.
- The CSU Bakersfield has suspended the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility. If admitted to a CSUB, ACT or SAT test scores can be used as one of the measures to place students in the proper mathematics and written communication courses.