English Proficiency Test

Students transferring ENG 102 (English Composition II) are required to take the English Proficiency Test, administered by the English Program Coordinator, no later than the second semester after transfer. The test is an essay analyzing an article that is sent to the student via email; the completed essay is uploaded to the Canvas course for the test in which the student is enrolled. A mean score of 2 on the AAC&U (American Association of Colleges and Universities) Written Communication Value Rubric must be achieved. Students who do not achieve that benchmark score may petition the English Program Coordinator to repeat the test. Students who fail the Proficiency Test twice must complete tutoring with the Writing Lab (WritingLab@uhcno.edu) until they pass the test. Students who do not pass the English Proficiency Test may not receive approval from their advisors to take the writing-intensive courses required in their major programs.

Students who transferred ENG 102 before Fall 2016, students exempt from taking ENG 102 due to standardized test scores, non-degree-seeking students, and students pursuing a second baccalaureate degree are exempt from this requirement.