English/Writing Placement
ACT English scores or SAT Reading and Writing scores are used to determine if a student has satisfied UW-Green Bay’s English/Writing competency requirement.
The following cut-off scores are used to place students in the most appropriate course based on their current level of English/Writing performance.
All international students whose country of origin's primary language is not English will either be placed into WF 164, or WF 100. The exception to this would be International students who have an ACT English score of 32 or above, or an SAT Reading and Writing score of 740 or above. WF 105 or WF 200 or ENGR 236 or ENV SCI 239 may also be required by major.
ACT English score: 24 or lower
OR
SAT Reading and Writing score below 600
The student should complete WF 100 by the end of their second semester at UW-Green Bay. Students referred to WF 100 who feel they have been improperly placed have an additional option: the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) College Composition. Registration for CLEP exams can be made through Testing Services at UW-Green Bay. A passing score on the College Composition exam will earn three degree credits.
ACT English score: 25-31
OR
SAT Reading and Writing score between 600 and 740
The student is eligible to enroll in WF 105 or WF 200 or ENGR 236 or ENV SCI 239. Students should complete WF 105 or WF 200 or ENGR 236 or ENV SCI 239 by the end of their third semester at UW-Green Bay.
ACT English score: 32 or higher
OR
SAT Reading and Writing score above 740
These scores satisfy UW-Green Bay’s English/Writing competency requirement. These scores also satisfy the WF 105 requirement for some majors and minors.
If you do NOT have an ACT or SAT score, you will be placed into WF 100.