University and Berkeley Campus Requirements

University Requirements

All students must fulfill three general requirements that are under the jurisdiction of the University rather than the College of Letters and Science.

• Entry Level Writing
• American History
• American Institutions

For information about meeting these requirements, please see the General Catalog. To verify that you have satisfied each requirement, contact the Office of the Registrar, 120 Sproul Hall (643-7490). Here are brief descriptions:

Entry Level Writing

Entry Level Writing is an English proficiency requirement. If you have not fulfilled the Entry Level Writing Requirement, you should enroll in College Writing 1A. Questions? Contact the College Writing Programs, 216 Dwinelle Annex (642-5570).

These requirements are designed to ensure that you have a basic understanding of U.S. history and governmental institutions. They are normally satisfied with high school courses. Questions? For Berkeley campus courses, contact the American History and Institutions Office, 120 Wheeler Hall (642-5006); otherwise, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 110 Sproul Hall (642-3175).

American Cultures

This requirement is designed to increase your understanding of issues pertaining to race, culture, and ethnicity in American history and society. Courses that satisfy this requirement are listed in the Schedule of Classes. Questions? Contact the Center for the Teaching and Study of American Cultures, 120 Wheeler Hall (642-2264).