Writing Placement Testing
On this page:
- College Credit Plus (CCP) Student Testing ONLY
- Non-College Credit Plus (CCP) Student Testing
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Policy
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP) STUDENT TESTING ONLY
After applying for the College Credit Plus (CCP) program and receiving your Wright State credentials, you may begin placement tests. If you have already taken the ACT or SAT and submitted your test scores to Wright State, you will receive a letter from Admissions that will tell you which placement test(s) you need to complete.
The writing placement test is a proctored test that is facilitated on the Dayton Campus and the Lake Campus. You will need to come to campus to complete the writing placement test. You will need your campus username (w123abc) and password to register for the placement tests.
You can access the writing placement test information and registration by revisiting your Admissions Portal
Non-College Credit Plus (CCP) Student Testing
Wright State's Writing Placement Test is an online assessment tool used to determine the right writing course for you to take. It asks you to read a brief essay, write a summary of it, and then write an essay related to the essay’s topic. You have 12 hours from the time you begin the test to do the reading and writing and submit your work online.
Submit your online Writing Placement Test summary and essay at least 10 days before your scheduled Orientation date. If you do not, your course schedule may be incomplete.
Non-CCP Students: Start or Submit the Writing Placement Test
To begin the writing placement test, you will be required to authenticate with your Wright State Campus username (w001abc) and password. The first time you log in, you will see the test and instructions for completing it. Remember: Once you begin the test, you must complete it by submitting your writing within 12 hours.
To submit your test, you will return to this page and log in again. When you do, you will receive instructions for submitting your test.
If you do not know your campus Campus username and 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.
For more information or assistance, please contact Testing Services at (937) 775-5750.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I need my writing placement score because I have Orientation tomorrow. How can I test?
While we encourage you to have your placement testing completed 10 days prior to Orientation, if you have not had the opportunity to complete your online Writing Placement assessment, your next best option is to complete these important steps as soon as you can, even if this means that you attend Orientation without the expected preparation. This means that you must still attend your scheduled Orientation, but when you come, your academic advisor might not be able to place you into your ideal writing course. You will be able to register for other courses.
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Who must take the Writing Placement Test?
The best writing course for your needs is determined through a combination of ACT English or SAT Critical Reading scores and your score on the Writing Placement Test. We recommend completing the Writing Placement Test as soon as possible; at least 10 days before your orientation/registration in order to complete the evaluation in time for you to be given a schedule at orientation.
*Your English course placement will be based on your highest ACT/SAT scores. Non-native students scoring a 30 or 40 on the Writing Placement test will be given a final placement assessment on the first day of class.
If you have earned credit for ENG 1100 through dual enrollment, AP, PSEO, or transfer credits, you are not required to take the Writing Placement Test. Be sure to verify equivalency and document requirements with your academic advisor.
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Why do I need to complete a writing assessment?
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 Wright State Core (general education), and two writing-intensive courses in your major.
Policy
Students place into writing courses based on ACT or SAT scores and/or performance on Wright State’s Writing Placement Test. This chart shows which courses students may take based on their scores. Students without valid scores will place into co-requisite sections of DEV 0920 and ENG 1100.
| Course | ACT/SAT Score | Wright State Placement Level* |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1100 Academic Writing and Reading |
Students with the following test results do not need to take the Wright State Writing Placement Test:
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50 |
| ENG 1100 Academic Writing and Reading for Non-Native Speakers-English/Second Language | Based on placement test | 40 |
| ENG 1030 English/Second Language: Advanced Writing Does not apply toward Wright State Core requirements or graduation |
Based on placement test | 30 |
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ENG 1140 Intensive Academic Writing and Reading
4-credit-hour course that meets 4 days/week
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20 |
| DEV 0920 Foundations of College Reading and Writing + ENG 1100 Academic Writing and Reading The ENG 1100 requirement applies toward WSU Core requirements & graduation; the DEV 0920 Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) co-requisite does not apply toward Core or graduation, but credit hours earned in DEV 0920 can help students achieve full-time registration status for the term. |
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10 |
*Students with recorded scores prior to 7/2018 may use the following Wright State Placement Test scores: WPL 86 = ENG 1100; WPL 84 = ENG 1140; WPL 60 = Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) co-requisites. Remediation-free standards apply for ALP.
Policy Information
- Wright State's Standards for Academic Conduct and Academic Integrity apply to all students engaged in testing. Consequences for misconduct may be serious. University Writing Program: Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
- Wright State’s Writing Placement is an online test. Students have 12 hours from the time they start the process to complete & submit work online.
- A non-refundable $25 Writing Placement Test fee is added to tuition bill after score posts to WINGS Express Test Score page.
- ACT & SAT English scores are valid for two years. Readmitted students with expired test scores should take the Wright State Writing Placement Test (WPT) unless prior placement was at ENG 1100 level. Students may use the highest valid non-expired score. Note: In Spring 2016, SAT implemented a new scoring system. Students with “old” SAT scores took exams before March 2016. Students with “new” SAT scores completed the SAT from March 2016 forward.
- Students may fulfill the Wright State Core writing requirement with previous college composition credit of a grade C or higher or posted AP credit for ENG 1100. If students have such credit, they need not take the Writing Placement Test.
- Transfer students who do not have transfer credit (within two years) for an equivalent Wright State English course should determine placement by a valid non-expired ACT or SAT score or by taking the Wright State Writing Placement Test.
- The ENG 1120 - 1130 sequence is no longer offered. Students with "C" or higher in ENG 1120 may take ENG 1100. Those with "D" & "F" in either course must consult with an academic advisor before taking ENG 1140 or Acccelerated Learning Program (ALP) co-requisites. Remediation-free standards apply for ALP.
Retesting
- Wright State Writing Placement Test scores are final. There is no retest.
- Non-native speakers with Writing Placement scores of 30 or 40 will take a diagnostic test on the first day of class to verify placement.
- College Credit Plus students who tested at least 12 months prior (1 full year) should contact testing_services@wright.edu to see if updated transcripts or additional documentation meets eligibility requirements for renewed test access.
Remediation-Free Standards
Students with valid non-expired ACT English scores of 18 (or above), “old” SAT Writing scores of 430 (or above), or “new” SAT Reading/Writing scores of 490 (or above) cannot be placed in DEV 0920 due to state remediation-free standards.
