About the Writing Intensive Program

Which students still have to take the Writing Proficiency Exam?

Students who enrolled at Tarleton before September 2007 still have to take the Writing Proficiency Exam.

Tarleton is implementing a Writing Intensive Program, and, eventually, completing the Writing Intensive Program requirements will replace taking the Writing Proficiency Exam. But for all students enrolled prior to fall 2007, the WPE is still something that you will have to take and pass in order to graduate.

Tarleton's Writing Intensive Requirement will be a condition for the baccalaureate degree for students entering TSU as new students beginning Fall 2007.

The following table explains the WPE or WI status of students:

First Term of Enrollment at Tarleton	Writing Proficiency Exam	Writing Intensive Program
Prior to Fall 2007	All Students	Does not apply
Fall 2007, Spring 2008, or Summer 2008	Transfer students with 30 hours or more	Transfer students with less than 30 hours and all first-time freshmen
Fall 2008, Spring 2009, or Summer 2009	Transfer students with 60 hours or more	Transfer students with less than 60 hours and all first-time freshmen
Fall 2009, Spring 2010, or Summer 2010	Transfer students with 90 hours or more	Transfer students with less than 90 hours and all first-time freshmen
Fall 2010 and beyond	No longer applies	All students

 

You can contact Tarleton State University Testing for information about the Writing Proficiency Exam.

The website for TSU Testing is
xxxxxxhttp://www.tarleton.edu/~testing

The phone number for TSU Testing is
xxxxxx254-968-942