Graduation: Graduation will be authorized by the Board of Education and a diploma will be granted to all students who have earned a minimum of 215* semester units of credit during grades 9-12 and meet Irvine Unified School District diploma requirements. Course titles may vary by site, please check your high school’s website or Course of Study for specific courses that meet these requirements.
A-G Courses: The University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) systems have established a uniform minimum set of courses required for admission as a freshman (A-G courses). In addition to the required courses, California public universities have other requirements for admission as a freshman. Please see UC's public “a-g” course lists for approved courses at your high school.
Subject |
| A-G Requirements (CSU/UC) | ||
| Class of 2020-2026 | Class of 2027 and Beyond | |||
| Grade Requirement | D- Or Better | C- or Better | ||
| Social Science | 3 Years (30 credits) 10 credits World History 10 credits U.S. History 5 credits Economics (one semester) 5 credits Government (one semester) | A | 2 Years (20 credits) 10 credits World History and 10 credits US Hist/Gov | |
| English | 4 Years (40 credits) | B | 4 Years (40 credits) | |
| Mathematics | 2 Years (20 credits) Must include 10 credits of Math 1 or Algebra 1 | 3 Years (30 credits) Must include 10 credits of Math 2 or Geometry | C | 3 Years (30 credits) Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3 or Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 4 years, 40 credits recommended |
| Science | 2 Years (20 credits) 10 credits Life Science 10 credits Physical Science | 3 Years (30 credits) 10 credits Life Science 10 credits Physical Science 10 additional Science (varies by school; check your sites Course of Study) | D | 2 Years (20 credits) 10 credits Lab Life Science: Biology and 10 credits Lab Physical Science: Chemistry/Physics 3 Years, 30 credits recommended |
| World Languages | 1 Year (10 credits) From 1 of the following 3 areas: 1) World Languages 2) Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) 3) Career Technical Education (CTE) | E | 2 Years (20 credits) AP Language scores or Dual Enrollment Language classes may also satisfy this requirement. | |
| Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) | F | 1 Year (10 credits) Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Career Technical Education (CTE) | NA | |||
| Electives | 70 credits | 60 credits | G | 1 Year (10 credits) College Prep Elective Extra A–F area or “G” course IUSD A-G Course List |
| Physical Education | 2 Years (20 credits) of PE or Sports | NA | ||
| Health | 1 Semester (5 credits) | NA | ||
| Total Credits Required | 215 Credits | 225 Credits | ||