Entry Level Writing Requirement
The University of California requires all undergraduate students to fulfill the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) within a limited timeframe. This is one of the undergraduate degree requirements. Students who fulfilled the ELWR can proceed to enroll in their College Writing courses. All incoming first-year students who do not have another way to fulfill ELWR must complete UCSD’s Writing Placement Process (WPP) in summer.
Ways to Fulfill the ELWR
College Courses
Students may meet the requirement by earning a grade of "C" or better in a UC-transferable English composition course.
Submit Official Scores/Transcripts
Students must submit their official scores or college transcript to fulfill the ELWR. Self-reported scores do not fulfill the ELWR.