Writing Assessment

2021 Writing Placement Process

Students who have yet to satisfy their Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) will be notified by the Academic Testing Center and given instructions to participate in the 2021 Writing Assessment. Click below to preview a sample of the 2021 Writing Assessment.

2021 Writing Assessment Sample

Introduction

Greetings from UCI Writing!

This summer we will determine your starting point in required UCI writing courses, and this message is designed to help you begin that placement process. You need to get your writing placement before registering for Fall classes at orientation.

Writing placement takes into account scores such as AP, SAT, and ACT. For the full list click here. Be sure to officially submit any qualifying scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by July 15.

For detailed instructions on how to access the Canvas assessment please click here.

For questions about the writing placement process, please send an email to writingplacement@uci.edu.

Best wishes,

UCI Writing Faculty

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