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UC Admissions Shake-Up: High School Coursework Under Review
9 Sep
Summary
- UC faculty are re-evaluating the 'A to G' requirements for college admission.
- Current requirements haven't changed significantly since 1999.
- Decisions on potential changes could impact students applying in fall 2027.
The University of California is currently re-evaluating its long-standing 'A to G' high school course requirements for admission. These requirements, which define the minimum coursework needed to qualify for UC and California State University systems, have seen minimal changes since their last update in 1999.
Faculty leaders are critically assessing whether the existing 'A to G' curriculum adequately prepares students for the demands of a UC education. Recommendations are due in May, with potential changes possibly reaching the Board of Regents by late 2027.
This review also touches upon the potential return of standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, with faculty reporting student struggles in core subjects. The evaluation aims to modernize course requirements to reflect a rapidly changing educational and economic landscape.
Decisions on any new requirements are not expected to be finalized until at least the latter half of 2027, potentially impacting students applying for fall 2028 or later admissions cycles.
