Requirements
DSP - The UCSC Online Directed Self-Placement - How and when to take DSP, and how UCSC interprets your results.
AWPE - The Analytical Writing Placement Exam - The AWPE is no longer recommended for UCSC students. Instead, students should complete the Directed Self-Placement.
ELWR - The UC Entry Level Writing Requirement – Satisfied by DSP result, certain previous courses, a passing AWPE or other assessment score, or completion of Writing Program course(s).
Composition – Satisfied by certain courses taken prior to UCSC, or completion of Writing Program course(s).
Important Dates
- Apr 20
- Deadline to submit a GSI application for the Writing Program
- Jun 8
- Email and Zoom Advising begins
- Jun 20
- Rothman Awards Essay Deadline is 06/20/2023
- Oct 6
- Fall Enrollment/Swapping/Waitlisting ends at 4pm
Student Links
Per UCSC COVID-19 directives, we are offering advising online.
Employment Opportunities
The UC Santa Cruz Writing Program invites applications for an ongoing pool of instructors. Employment info
Support Writing
Give to the Humanities-Don Rothman Writing Award - The award honors the achievements of first-year students, and recognizes faculty excellence in writing pedagogy.
Support the UCSC Writing Program - every gift makes a difference for our writing students.
