College Preparedness

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California Community Colleges

California Community Colleges
(116 Campuses)

Entrance Requirements: cccapply.org

All graduates from Irvine High School are eligible to attend any California Community College regardless of courses pursued in high school. Students over 18 may enroll without a high school diploma.

Students at a community college may:

  • Work toward training and certification in a variety of career-related areas

  • Pursue coursework leading toward transfer to a four-year university

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California State University

California State University
(23 Campuses)

Entrance Requirements: calstate.edu/apply

All applicants will need to complete the A–G courses.

  • Requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the A–G coursework

  • All coursework must be passed with a “C-” or better

  • Testing Requirements: Test-free admissions

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University of California

University of California
(9 Undergraduate Campuses)

Entrance Requirements: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

Applicants need 11 of the 15 A–G courses completed by the end of 11th grade.

  • Requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the A–G coursework

  • All coursework must be passed with a “C-” or better

  • Testing Requirements: Test-free admissions

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Independent Colleges in California

Independent Colleges in California
(84 Campuses)

Entrance Requirements: Visit individual college websites for more information:

  • www.aiccu.edu

  • www.commonapp.org

  • Various entrance requirements, programs, and majors

  • The school environment, size, focus, and academic rigor vary

  • Testing Requirements: Refer to the school website for information

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Colleges Outside of California

Colleges Outside of California
(3,751 Campuses)

Entrance Requirements: Visit individual college websites for more information:

  • www.commonapp.org

  • Various entrance requirements, programs, and majors

  • The school environment, size, focus, and academic rigor vary

  • Testing Requirements: Refer to the school website for the most up-to-date information