The University of California requires all undergraduate students (including international students) to demonstrate a minimum proficiency in English composition within three quarters of entering the University.

Refer to the UC San Diego General Catalog for guidelines.

Knowledge of American history and of the principles of American institutions under the federal and state constitutions is required of all candidates for a bachelor's degree.

Refer to the UC San Diego General Catalog for guidelines and the approved course list.

A knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion is required of all candidates for a bachelor's degree. This requirement shall be satisfied by passing, with a grade not lower than a C- or P, a four-unit course expressly approved by the Committee on Educational Policy for that purpose. A list of approved courses is provided in the UC San Diego Catalog.

• This requirement may be satisfied by presenting proof of having passed a one-quarter, four-unit transfer course, or its equivalent, at a recognized institution of higher education, community colleges included, that has been articulated to one of the courses approved by the Committee on Educational Policy.
• This course may overlap with the major, minor, or general education requirements. 

The establishment of this new graduation requirement for incoming first-year students, beginning Fall 2024, is designed to empower our students with the knowledge and skills needed to confront the urgent global challenge of climate change.  

Approved Course Offerings

Requires twelve or more 4.0-unit, upper-division courses in addition to lower-division prerequisites for the major.

See the major department for details.