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ENGLISH PLACEMENT
TEST (EPT)
All students must take the EPT or document their exemptions before
registering in their first semester of classes. This test determines
whether you should enroll in ENGL 1A (College Composition), ENGL
1 (Basic Writing Skills) or LS 15 (College Language Skills). If
English is your second language and you could benefit from ESL instruction,
the EPT (taken at CSUS only) will place you in equivalent ESL courses:
ENGL 2 (College Composition for Multilingual Students), LS 87 (Basic
Writing Skills for Multilingual Students) or LS 86 (College Language
Skills for Multilingual Students). You must take the EPT before
you can enroll in any classes in the university, and you must enroll
in your required preparatory classes (LS 15, ENGL 1, LS 86, LS 87)
in your first semester and complete your preparatory class sequence
by the end of your first year at CSUS.
To register for the test, go to the Testing Center (LSN-2302, 278-6296)
by the deadline date (EPT
Test Dates). Students who need special accommodations because
of disabilities should get a clearance from the Office of Services
to Students with Disabilities (LSN-1008, 278-6955) and submit it
with the test registration materials at least a week before the
deadline.
Any of the
following exempts you from the EPT: |
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 Completion (grade of C-; or better) of ENGL 1A or
its equivalent at another college; |
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CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) exemption; |
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A score of 470 or above on the Verbal Section of
the (SAT) College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (before April 1995); |
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A score of 550 or above on the Verbal Section of
the SAT (April 1995 or later); |
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A score of 22 or above on the (ACT) American College
Testing English Usage Test (before October 1989); |
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A score of 24 or above on the (ACTE) Enhanced American
College Testing English Usage Test (October 1989 or later); |
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A score of 3 or above on the Advanced Placement Language
and Composition or Composition and Literature Examination of
the College Board Advanced Placement Program; |
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A score of 600 or above on the College Board Achievement
Test in English with essay (before January 1994); |
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A score of 600 or above on the College Board SAT
II Writing Test (between January 1994 and March 1995); |
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A score of 660 or above on the College Board SAT
II Writing Test (April 1995 or later); |
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A score of 680 or above on the re-centered and adjusted
college Board SAT II: Writing Test taken May 1998 or after. |
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The EPT may be taken at any CSU campus; placement tests taken at
other colleges or universities do not apply.
The University automatically receives SAT and ACT scores from testing
companies and students. If you qualify for an exemption under another
of the provisions above, go to an Admissions and Records window
in Lassen Hall to arrange documentation.
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| II. |
ENGLISH
DIAGNOSTIC TEST (EDT): Undergraduate international students
and permanent residents must take the EDT (1) if they did
not take the English Placement Test (EPT) at CSUS, or (2) if they
fulfilled the freshman composition requirement (ENGL 1A) at another
campus. If you are an upper division student, failure to take the
EDT by the end of your first semester on campus will prevent registration
in any classes during your second semester. Your EDT score will
place you in the multilingual courses necessary to satisfy the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement and is a requirement for registration
in any multilingual course: LS 85, LS 86, LS 87, ENGL 2, ENGL 109M.
For more information, contact the Learning Skills Center (278-6725). |
| III. |
ENGLISH 1A
All students must complete ENGL 1A (College Composition) with a
grade of “C-” or better. This requirement may also be
met by completing a course equivalent to ENGL 1A at another college
or university. Multilingual students may meet the requirement by
completing ENGL 2 with a grade of “C-” or better. You
must take the English Placement Test (EPT) and you may be required
to take one or more preparatory courses before enrolling in ENGL
1A or ENGL 2. For further information, contact the English Composition
Office (CLV-111, 278-6409). |
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SECOND
SEMESTER COMPOSITION
Students with catalog rights beginning Fall 1992 and later are required
to complete ENGL 20/ENGL 20M (Multilingual), or equivalent, with
a grade of “C-” or better after successfully completing
ENGL 1A. |
| V. |
WRITING
INTENSIVE*
One course designated as Writing Intensive is required for graduation.
Writing Intensive courses are identified in the General Education
pattern section of the Class Schedule by an (*). Students with catalog
rights beginning in Fall 1992 may have the option of meeting this
requirement with a course offered in the major; check with your
major department. Prerequisites for enrollment in a Writing Intensive
class are completion of GE Areas A2 and A3, junior class status
and satisfactory completion of the (GWAR) Graduation Writing Assessment
Requirement (see below).
*Prior to FALL 2003 Writing Intensive courses were called Advance
Study classes. |
| VI. |
GRADUATION
WRITING ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT (GWAR)
All CSU students must satisfy the Graduation Writing Assessment
Requirement (GWAR) before graduation. Completion of the GWAR is
a prerequisite for some upper division classes and the Writing Intensive
requirement. At CSUS, the GWAR is met by passage of the Writing
Proficiency Examination (WPE). Students must take the WPE in their
first semester of junior status (56-74 units). Failure to do so
will result in registration holds. |
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WRITING
PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (WPE)
CSUS juniors (students with more than 56 units) are required to
take the WPE before beginning their second semester of junior standing.
Students who do not meet this policy requirement will have holds
placed on their registrations when they complete 74 units.
| Writing Proficiency Examination
Schedule
FALL 2006 - SPRING 2007 |
| Writing Proficiency
Exam Given |
Sign up at Student Financial
Services Center, LSN-1001 |
Make-up
Day |
| Wednesday, August 9, 2006 |
Wednesday, July 5 - Wednesday, July 26, 2006 |
No Make-up |
| Saturday, September 23, 2006 |
Monday, August 28-
Wednesday, September 8, 2006 |
Thursday,
September 28, 2006 |
| Saturday,
October 14, 2006 |
Monday, September 11 -
Friday, September 29, 2006 |
Thursday,
October 19, 2006 |
| Wednesday,
January 10, 2007
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Monday, November 20 -
Friday, December 15, 2006 |
No make-up |
| Saturday,
March 10, 2007 |
Monday, February 5 -
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 |
Tuesday, March 15, 2007 |
| Wednesday,
May 30, 2007 |
Monday, May 7 -
Friday, May 18, 2007 |
No make-up |
Passage of the WPE or successful completion of ENGL 109W/109M
is a prerequisite for enrollment in a Writing Intensive
course. Students may not enroll in an ENGL 109 class and a Writing
Intensive class concurrently.
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Sign Up: Pay a $25 exam fee at the Student Financial Services
Center (LSN 1001) during the sign-up period. Your receipt will list
your assigned examination room. Students who sign up for the WPE
more than twice will not be permitted to take the exam and will
forfeit the fee. There are no refunds.
Students with Disabilities: Special accommodations must
be requested through the Services to Students with Disabilities
Office (LSN-1008, 278-6955) at least a week before the sign-up
deadline. DO NOT PAY IN ADVANCE. Students granted special
accommodations must present their paperwork to Ms. Alma Long in
the Testing Center (LSN-2302, 278-6296) before the sign-up deadline.
There is no guarantee that spaces will be available for all students
at all examination dates.
Multilingual Students: Go to the WPE office (CLV-111) for
the Multilingual pass before registering for the
WPE.
Transfer Students: If you satisfied the GWAR at another
CSU campus, go to CLV-111.
Graduate Students: Graduate students may be required to
pass the WPE before advancing to candidacy. Check with the Graduate
Admissions Office (RFC-203, 278-6470).
WPE Workshops: To prepare for the WPE, plan to attend an
informational workshop offered by the English Department (no writing
will be done). Check the postings outside CLV-111 for the workshops
scheduled before each WPE.
The Day of the Exam: On the day of the exam you must
bring the following: (1) your receipt; (2) two pieces of picture
identification; (3) pens and pencils. You may bring a dictionary
(electronic is NOT acceptable). A test booklet will be provided.
You will have 2-1/2 hours in which to complete the exam. You may
not leave the exam room during the first two hours. Essays become
the property of the University and will not be returned.
Make-up Exam: To qualify for a make-up exam, students must
present one of the following to the Testing Center (LSN-2302): |
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1. A written statement on letterhead from your clergyman
during the regular registration period OR |
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2. Official proof of an emergency (e.g., a doctor’s
letter or police accident report) on the Monday or Tuesday following
the exam. |
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If you are unable to schedule the regular exam
for some reason other than an emergency or religious conflict, you
must present your case in writing to the WPE office (CLV-111) during
the regular registration periods. Check with the WPE office for
more information regarding make-up exams.
Refunds: Be sure you will be able to take the exam before
you sign up and pay the fee. Fees may be moved from one date
to another — for more information contact the WPE office (CLV-111)
— do not go to the Student Financial Services Center.
Scores: A score of 8 or above passes; a score of 6 or less
fails. Scores will be mailed; consult the information sheet handed
out at the exam for information. If you do not pass you may repeat
the WPE once. If you fail the WPE twice you must register for an
ENGL 109 class.
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| VIII. |
ENGLISH
109M and ENGLISH 109W (Multilingual): ENGL 109M/109W
is a requirement for students who fail the WPE. Successful completion
of the course with a “C-” or better satisfies the GWAR.
Students who have been identified as Multilingual on the EDT (click
here EDT) must enroll in ENGL 109M. Students who have EDT scores
of 2 or 3 must successfully complete LS 86 before registration in
ENGL 109M. Students who register in the incorrect course will be
administratively disenrolled. Students who fail LS 86 or ENGL 109M/109W
twice must petition in writing for permission to repeat the course.
Petitions are due August 11, 2006 for Fall 2006 classes and January
5, 2007 for Spring 2006. (For more information contact the General
Education Office, SAC-234.)
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