What are the Academic Core Courses?

Required Academic Core Courses: High school courses required by the state of Washington for University admission. Students are encouraged to take additional core courses.

  • English: 4 credits
  • Math: 3 credits (must be Algebra I, II, and Geometry or the Integrated I, II, and III series)
  • Social Science: 3 credits
  • Science: 2 credits (1 year must be a lab science)
  • Foreign language: 2 credits in the same language
  • Fine Arts: 1 year or an extra year in one of the above areas
    • The Higher Education Coordinating Board provides a set of acceptable high school courses which meet these requirements as reported by each high school.

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