# Acceptable High School Courses

**Source**: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/freshman/hs-courses
**Parent**: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/freshman/requirements

Review the list below to learn the many high school courses that can be used to meet our [coursework requirements](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/Freshman/requirements).

## English

Studies in language, composition, and literature requiring practice in expository writing. Coursework should emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

## Math

Algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics. Applied business math, pre-algebra, computer processing, and information technology courses aren't acceptable. At least 3.5 years of math, including trigonometry or higher, are required for admission to the following:

- All Computer Science + X majors
- All Gies College of Business majors
- All Grainger College of Engineering majors
- Agricultural & Biological Engineering (ACES)
- Architectural Studies (FAA)
- Astronomy + Data Science (LAS)
- Astrophysics (LAS)
- Biochemistry (LAS)
- Chemical Engineering (LAS)
- Chemical Engineering + Data Science (LAS)
- Chemistry (LAS)
- Geology (LAS)
- Information Sciences (SIS)
- Information Sciences + Data Science (SIS)
- Materials Science and Engineering + Data Science (ENG)
- Molecular & Cellular Biology + Data Science (LAS)
- Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering + Data Science (ENG)
- Secondary Education: Mathematics (EDU)

## Social Sciences

History and government. Additional acceptable social studies include anthropology, economics, geography, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.

## Lab Sciences

Lab courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. Lab courses in agricultural sciences, astronomy, and geology are also acceptable. General science is not acceptable.

## Language Other than English

Completion through the second level of any 1 language other than English. American Sign Language is acceptable.

## Flexible Courses

At least 2 years of coursework in any of the above subject categories. Approved art, music, or vocational education courses may be counted in this category.