<p>I'm in the process of suibmitting my application, but it states that the minimum requirement contains one year of visual & performing arts. I don't have that but I play an instrument. Can I put that on? Is it required?</p>
<p>No, unfortunately you have to take a UC-approved VPA course. Since you only have one semester, you have to take it at a community college - so just say that you’re planning to in the spring…and actually take it haha. If you don’t, you can’t go to any UC (or CSU).</p>
<p>Is it the same requirement for international students?</p>
<p>I’m actually not too sure. Someone else on here might know though. Alternatively, you can just call the campus and ask them. Do these apply to you?</p>
<p>[University</a> of California - Admission by exception](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/freshman/minimum-requirements/exception/index.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/freshman/minimum-requirements/exception/index.html) </p>
<p>[University</a> of California - Admission by examination](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/freshman/minimum-requirements/examination/index.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/freshman/minimum-requirements/examination/index.html)</p>
<p>I don’t really understand this… So as long as I have high SAT marks, it’s ok if I don’t meet the visual & performing arts requirement?</p>
<p>there are a few ways to meet eligibility to apply - one of which is the set of a-g courses, but one is to have sufficiently high standardized test scores. Therefore, yes, if you have high SAT marks, it is okay that you didn’t met the VPA requirement, you would still be eligible to apply.</p>
<p>HOWEVER, since both Cal and UCLA do holistic admissions, looking at everything to synthesize a single decision to admit, it might tip the balance if you are on the borderline and are compared to similar students who did complete the requirement. After all, the requirements are based on the UC system notion of what will produce a properly prepared incoming student.</p>