How is GPA calculated for A-G courses?

UC’s and CSU’s will count the grades only from A-G courses, and only from a learner’s sophomore and junior years. During your freshman year you must earn at least a C average; however, these grades will not count toward your GPA. Some colleges will give extra points for Honors, GATE, AP, or IB courses. Therefore, sometimes your GPA for college admissions will be different from the overall GPA on your transcript.