English placement assessment

Your English assessment must be completed online at least 10 days before your scheduled Orientation date.

What is the ODSP?

Wright State's Online Directed Self Placement (ODSP) is an assessment tool used to help you determine the best writing course for you to take. It asks you to rate how strongly you agree or disagree with several statements relating to writing and reading.

Once you have completed the ODSP assessment, you will have the opportunity to select your first English course.

Who must take the ODSP?

All students preparing to enroll in a college English composition are required to complete an online writing placement questionnaire, with the following exceptions:
• Any student with previous college composition credit with a grade of "C" or higher or posted AP credit for ENG 101 may be advised to enroll into ENG 102.
• Any student who has accepted an invitation (you must formally accept this invitation) to be in the WSU Honors Program may be able to enroll into an ENG 101-Honors section.

Why do I need to complete an English writing assessment?

At the end of the self-assessment, you will come to a screen where you will select your first English class. Taking the writing course that is right for you is an important first step to developing the writing skills you’ll need both now and later. To earn a degree in any major, you will need to earn passing grades in two first-year writing courses, four writing-intensive courses in the General Education program, and two writing-intensive courses in your major.

How do I take the ODSP?

To begin the writing assessment, you will need your CAMPUS username (similar to w001abc) and password.

Start your English assessment (ODSP site)

This assessment will take a few minutes to complete. Answer all questions honestly and thoughtfully. If you do not know your campus username and/or password or have trouble logging on, please call the Help Desk at (937) 775-4827 (toll-free at 1-888-775-4827) or visit 025 Library Annex.

Questions?

For more information or assistance, please contact University College at (937) 775-5750.