College Writing Requirements

All students are required to complete College Writing 1 (ENGL 11100) and College Writing 2 (ENGL 11200) during their first three semesters at Lewis. The course sequence is designed to prepare students for the academic writing that will be required in their major and other coursework.

To support student success, the Department of English Studies administers the Directed Self-Placement Writing Assessment, normally prior to course registration during New Flyer Orientation. Based on the Directed Self-Placement and student test or entrance scores, students are placed into the course that will best meet their needs: The Essay (ENGL 10300) or College Writing 1 (ENGL 11100).

While all students are required to complete the Directed Self-Placement Writing Assessment, College Writing 1 (ENGL 11100) may be waived for students who present a College Composition C.L.E.P. score of 63 or higher, an A.P. English Language and Composition score of 4 or higher, or who are accepted into Connections as part of the Honors Program. Credit for acceptable A.P. and C.L.E.P. scores will appear on the student’s transcript as ENGL 11100 College Writing 1 (3 credits), but waivers do not appear on the transcript.

Transfer credits for College Writing 1 and 2 may be awarded for equivalent coursework completed at other accredited colleges and universities if appropriate documentation is presented to the admitting office and approved by the Department of English Studies.