Who should take the WPE?
Students who are seeking a Bachelor’s Degree who have over 60 credit hours and have passed both ENGL 1113 and 1123, Rhetoric and Composition. Students may take the exam only once. Can I take ENGL 2113 instead of taking the WPE? Yes. MSU policy states that a student must pass either the WPE or ENGL 2113 prior to having 90 credit hours in order to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree. What if I am a new transfer student to MSU with over 90 credit hours? MSU policy states that new students transferring into MSU with over 90 credit hours must take the WPE during their first semester at MSU and, if necessary, enroll in and pass ENGL 2113 in their second semester. What if I already have a degree from another institution? Do I still have to take the WPE or enroll in ENGL 2113? Yes. Although you have earned a bachelor’s or a master’s degree from another institution, University policy mandates that any student seeking a bachelor’s degree must satisfy the Writing Proficiency Requirement in order to gradua
