First-Year Writing Requirement (FYWR)
The goal of the First-Year Writing Requirement is to prepare students for the type of writing most often assigned and valued in University classes.
The First-Year Writing Requirement should be completed in the first year with a minimum grade of C– and must be satisfied before electing a class to satisfy the Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Advanced Placement (AP) credit is not equivalent to the FYWR.
Overall learning goals for students are as follows: