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Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)

All Graduate students must meet the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).  The GWAR may be satisfied by meeting one of the following:

Option 1: Waiver

Meet one of the Waiver Standards on the Graduate Writing Proficiency Waiver Form.  Form can be found at:  http://www.csus.edu/gradstudies/forms/assorted_misc_forms/wpe_waiver.pdf

 

Option 2: Take WPJ Test

Take the Writing Placement (for) Juniors (WPJ)

WPJ Score Table
Score Placement
80, 70, or 71 Requirement Met
60 Take and Pass ENG 109W with a C or better
50 Take and Pass ENG 109M with a C or better
40 Take and Pass LS86 then ENG 109M with a C or better

To register for the WPJ, please visit:  https://webapps2.csus.edu/wpe/

Note:  students can take WPJ one (1) time only.