U.S. and international candidates are expected to have satisfactorily completed 16 academic units in grades 9 through 12, including four years of English, three years of college preparatory mathematics, two years of one foreign language, two years of science, and five other approved academic electives. Approved electives include social studies, natural sciences, foreign languages, and mathematics. The admissions office, at its discretion, may accept other subjects. In some instances, individuals may be permitted to meet unit requirements during the first year of college attendance.