One of the requirements for the award of degree from California State University campus is demonstration of writing competency. This demonstration is assessed through the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
GWAR cannot be met by a lower-division writing course. CSO Applied Studies upper–division transfer students should plan to complete the GWAR requirement as soon as possible but no later than the third term.
Satisfying the GWAR requirement is a prerequisite for APS 490 enrollment and graduation. Not completing this requirement in a timely fashion may affect your ability to enroll and/or progress to degree.
Information about GWAR/ GWE is available at https://csudh.edu/testing-center/.
GWE is a 60 minute, proctored essay examination that is scored by a panel of CSUDH writing instructors (not Applied Studies department). For complete information about the GWE, visit https://csudh.edu/testing-center/. Admitted distance students may complete GWE at a remote location with an approved proctor(see below for getting started with the GWE distance learning exam.)
Please refer to the CSUDH Testing Office web site for information about registering for the GWE administered on campus https://csudh.edu/testing-center/.
Advanced Composition Course (ENG 350) is regularly offered on campus by the CSUDH English Department
ENG 350 Composition Cooperative exam is administered at the end of ENG 350 and counts for 25% of the grade
Students who have satisfied the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) at another CSU campus in 1984 or later but prior to matriculation at CSU Dominguez Hills may petition for exemption from repeating the requirement at CSUDH. Students must complete a petition for exemption at the Testing Office (https://csudh.edu/testing-center/) Attach a copy of the certifying test score or a copy of an official transcript and Catalog description of the coursework.
If you wish to participate in the distance learning proctored GWE, the first step is to identify an appropriate proctor. The proctor agreement form below indicates general qualifications for a proctor. (A separate blank proctor form can be emailed to you as an attachment if you request it. Or go to http://www.appliedstudies.tv/gwar.php and click on the Proctor Agreement Form link in upper right hand. When a proctor is identified and the form is signed, email or FAX the proctor form: Fax 310-516-4423 - Attn: K. Cooper, or email kcooper@csudh.edu. The original proctor form should then be mailed to Extended Education.
Important information about GWAR and test-taking tips for the GWE are available at University Testing Center website at https://csudh.edu/testing-center/
You are strongly advised to review the helpful GWE Tips Power Point available at this web site.
If you have questions or to request a pdf or faxed proctor agreement form, contact rre-admission advising, at 310-243-3646 or 866-278-6789 or orgleadership@csudh.edu.
Proctor Form is also available at http://www.appliedstudies.tv/legacy/gwar.php (click on Proctor Agreement Form in table on top of page).
For dates and deadlines for proctor agreement forms, examinations and other deadlines, contact 310-243-3646 or 866-278-6789 or orgleadership@csudh.edu.
Here is the proctor agreement form in pdf format. Students can now enter their information and print the form to sign. All fields must be completed.
An examination proctor must be a professional such as librarian, military officer, college or university testing officer, or local high school or college faculty member. Student may have a proctor who is employed at their place of business, as long as the proctor is not the student’s direct supervisor. The work place proctor must hold a managerial/supervisory capacity such as the Human Resources Manager or a Test Officer. Spouses, parents, other relatives, friend, colleagues, and fellow CSUDH students are not acceptable proctors.
The CSUDH Testing Office approves the following to serve as proctors:
The following are not allowed to serve as proctors:
Please note that these guidelines have been set forth by the university to ensure secure, ethical, and standardized exam administrations required for university accreditation.
Students who have difficulty securing a proctor may contact another CSU Testing Office or utilize the National College Testing Association Consortium, (http://www.ncta-testing.org/cctc/find.php).
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