Courses for Multilingual Students (Formally English as a Second Language)

Placement in pre-ELWR and ELWR-fulfilling courses is determined by the Writing Placement Survey. All ELWR unsatisfied first-year students who enroll at UC Davis should complete Writing Placement Survey (WPS).   

Pre-Entry Level Writing Requirements (pre-ELWR) Courses

  • UWP 021    Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing for Multilingual Students (4)

To enroll in UWP 21, you must have a PATH 1 placement on the WPS.

  • UWP 022    Intermediate Academic Reading & Writing for Multilingual Students (4)

To enroll in UWP 22, you must have a PATH 2 placement on the WPS OR completion of UWP 21 with a C- (70%) or higher.

Entry Level Writing Requirement-Fulfilling Courses

  • UWP 007M    Practices in College Reading & Writing for Multilingual Writers (4)

To enroll in UWP 7M, you must have a PATH 3 placement on the WPS OR completion of UWP 22 with a C- (70%) or higher.

**Students eligible for UWP 7M may also enroll in UWP 7 or UWP 7Y (hybrid) to satisfy the ELWR. 

Enrichment Course for International Undergraduates

  • UWP 020    Oral English for International Students (4)
     

Courses for International Graduate Students

  • UWP 225      English for International/ESL Graduate Students (4)
  • UWP 226      Writing for International Graduate Students (4)
  • UWP 391    Oral English for ESL Students (4)