Each course of the three offered by the FYWP is designed to meet the specific instructional needs of the students placing into that course. Students entering CSU without transfer credits in writing will move through the first-year writing sequence as indicated below. SAT scores are Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) test scores.
GPA Placement Guidelines:
| Cum GPA 2.69 and below | Cum GPA 27-3,5 | Cum GPA 3.51 and above |
|---|---|---|
| take English 100 | take English 101 | |
| then take English 102 | then take English 102 | take English 102 |
SAT/ACT Placement Guidelines:
| ACT 19 and lower SAT (old) 460 and lower SAT (new) 479 and lower |
ACT 20-25 SAT (old) 470-580 SAT (new) 480-609 |
ACT 26 and higher SAT (old) 590 and higher SAT (new) 610 and higher |
|---|---|---|
| take English 100 | take English 101 | |
| then take English 102 | then take English 102 | take English 102 |
Placement Testing Guidelines:
If you do not have transfer credit, a high school GPA, SAT/ACT scores, or AP English credit, you must take a First-Year Writing Placement test. Normally, the test is only given on campus.
Revised Spring 2023