American History & Institutions (AHI)

Knowledge of American History and the principles of American Institutions under the federal and state constitutions is required of all candidates for the bachelor's degree.

Refer to the UC San Diego General Catalog for how to meet AHI.

If you are an international student on an F-1 or J-1 visa at graduation, your American History and Institutions (AHI) requirement will be automatically waived. When your Degree and Diploma Application (DDA) is being processed after grades are finalized for the quarter, Revelle Advising will update your degree audit. If you anticipate that your visa status may change before your graduation documents are conferred, please reach out to Revelle Advising for guidance, or plan on one of the other ways to satisfy the AH&I requirement.