91短视频 Writing Proficiency Requirement

Students admitted prior to Fall 2012 may meet the 91短视频 Writing Requirement in one of two ways:

  • Take and pass the Exit Exam of Writing Proficiency, or

  • Satisfy the Writing Requirement with:

    • A grade of C or better (or transfer credit) in ENGL 110C or 126C AND

    • A grade of C or better (or transfer credit) in ENGL 111C or ENGL 131C or ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C AND

    • A grade of C or better in the "W" (writing intensive) course in the major, which must be taken at ODU.

Students who are eligible and choose to take the Exit Exam must have passed the WSPT and ENGL 110C before taking the Exit Exam. Please contact Writing for College Success for information about registering for the Exit Exam and test dates.

To determine whether you meet the 91短视频 Writing Requirement, check your degree evaluation in DegreeWorks.

The Exit Exam is not an option for students admitted Fall 2012 and after.

Students admitted to the 91短视频 beginning Fall 2012 must meet the 91短视频 Writing Requirement with a C or better in ENGL "C" courses, such as ENGL 110C or ENGL 231C, and a C or better in the "W" (writing intensive) course in the major.

To determine whether you meet the 91短视频 Writing Requirement, check your degree evaluation in DegreeWorks.

What is the Exit Exam of Writing Proficiency?

The Exit Examination of Writing Proficiency is a three-hour writing test. The writing proficiency requirement was implemented in 1978 to ensure that all graduates are prepared to write competently at a professional level.

Until Fall 2012, passing this test was a graduation requirement for all undergraduate students graduating from Old Dominion 91短视频.

Students who have taken the Exit Exam of Writing Proficiency can get their test results online.

Exit Exam

Score Translation

1

Student has passed the exam and satisfied the requirement for graduation

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91短视频 Writing Proficiency Requirement

All undergraduate students must satisfy the 91短视频 Writing Proficiency Requirement before the degree can be awarded.

Graduating Student Assessments

The Senior Assessment and Graduate Assessment can both be accessed via the Graduating Student Assessment page.