In North Carolina you need to pass the following classes to graduate
Classes Required for college track students
UNC System Admissions Requirements
If you plan to attend a four-year college you may need specific
courses beyond those required for high school graduation. Since
admission requirements vary, it is important that you investigate the
academic requirements of the schools in which you are interested.
The requirements of most colleges will be similar to those of the 16
Constituent Institutions of the University of North Carolina described
below.
4 Units English (grammar, composition, and literature)
4 Units Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and a higher
level math course with Algebra II as a prere
qusite. (Prior to graduating class of 2012, if a
student takes Algebra I in the 8th grade, he/she
must still complete four math units)
3 Units Science (one unit in life or biological science
(Biology), at least one unit in a physical science
(Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics), and at
least one laboratory course
2 Units Social Studies, including one unit in U.S. history
2 Units Foreign language (other than English)
Individual constituent institutions may require other courses in
addition to the minimum requirements. Therefore, prospective
students should refer to the college catalogs or contact the admissions
office of any institution in which they are interested. In determining
the admissibility of each applicant, constituent institutions
also consider factors other than courses completed, such as:
Courses taken and senior year academic performance
