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Program Updates

Entry Level Writing Requirement for FA24 Cohort

All UC students must fulfill the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) within a limited timeframe. Before the fall quarter starts, you must either fulfill the ELWR or be placed in an AWP course by the Writing Placement Process (WPP). After you accept your offer of admissions, fill out the ELWR Survey on the Applicant Portal as soon as possible.

  • If you have fulfilled the ELWR, you must send the official test scores or final college transcript to UC San Diego so you can be exempt from completing the WPP or taking an AWP course. Self-reported scores do not fulfill the ELWR. 
    • Digital SAT Reading and Writing is NOT approved to fulfill the ELWR.
    • Double-check whether you actually have the ACT scores to fulfill the ELWR. Email awp@ucsd.edu if you are not sure.
    • A score of 3 or higher on AP Seminar or AP Research can be used to fulfill the ELWR, effective for the FA23 cohort and onward.
  • If you have not fulfilled the ELWR, you must sign up to complete the Writing Placement Process in May/June.
  • If you are waiting for your test or college composition course results to be released later in summer, fill out the ELWR Survey again as soon as you receive your results. If you do not have a qualifying score or letter grade, you must complete the WPP in July.

AWP Course Enrollment for SP24

If you are required to take an AWP course in spring, you must enroll in the course without delay. We strongly advise students to take no more than 16 units in total when they are taking an AWP course. Do not waitlist when there are still seats available. 

If you just realized that you have fulfilled the ELWR with a qualifying score or course, you must submit the official test scores/college transcripts to UC San Diego Office of Admissions. You do not need to take the AWP course you're placed into or complete the WPP.

If you have submitted your official test scores/college transcripts but are unable to enroll in College Writing, contact awp@ucsd.edu to troubleshoot.

Questions? 

Email awp@ucsd.edu to receive a timely response.