StudentAthletes
Math Placement Test
Chemistry Placement Test
Registration
Transfering Community College Courses
DARS
 


Writing Skills Requirements at CSUN

There are two writing skills requirements, a lower division writing requirement and an upper division writing requirement. Both must be completed in order to graduate:

Lower Division Writing Requirement

Take the English Placement test (EPT) and,

  • If your score is 151 or higher - Complete CH S 155, ENGL 155, or PAS 155.
  • If your score is between 142 and 150 – Complete either AAS 098, CH S 098, ENGL 098, or PAS 098 with a grade of “CR” and then either CH S 155, ENGL 155, or PAS 155 for a letter grade.
  • If your score is below 142 – Complete either AAS 097, CH S 097, ENGL 097, or PAS 097, with a grade of “CR”. Then complete with a grade of “CR” one of the 098 courses listed in the same departments. Then complete CH S 155, ENGL 155, or PAS 155 for a letter grade.

Be Exempt from the EPT (Check with your advisor for exemption requirements) and;

  • If your exemption is due to a satisfactory score on the appropriate Advance Placement Exam - You have already completed the lower division writing requirement.
  • If your exemption is due to a satisfactory score on the CSU English Equivalency Exam - You have already completed the lower division writing requirement.
  • If your exemption is due to completion and transfer of an acceptable college course in English Composition – You have already completed the lower division writing requirement.
  • If your exemption is due to a satisfactory score on the SAT or ACT exam – You will need to complete CH S 155, ENGL 155, or PAS 155 for a letter grade. Or you may complete and transfer an acceptable college course in English Composition.
Upper Division Writing Requirement

A satisfactory score on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam meets this requirement. The test is usually offered twice each semester and you may register for and take it any time after you have:

  • Completed the Lower Division Writing Requirement,
  • Completed a minimum of 56 units,
  • The test should be completed before you have earned 90 units.

You may register for the test in the University Testing Office.

 
home