The Upper-Division Writing-Proficiency Examination
Every student must take the Upper-Division Writing-Proficiency Examination, which is a prerequisite to enrolling in a writing-emphasis course (see below). Students may take the exam after they have satisfied the first-year composition requirement and accumulated at least 40 but less than 75 credit hours toward their degree. Students who have accumulated more than 75 credit hours should take the Upper-Division Writing-Proficiency Examination as soon as possible. Students register for the exam with the University Composition Board (Modern Languages 380). Students must have taken the Upper-Division Writing-Proficiency Examination before their application for Bachelor's Degree Candidacy will be accepted.
The examination may be taken only once. Results are reported to students and to their major departments. Students who earn an evaluation of unsatisfactory on the exam usually are required by their department to complete further work in composition before registering for writing-emphasis courses. They should consult with their academic advisors for specific information about their department's requirements.