Undergraduate Education ~ Graduation Requirement in Writing Proficiency (GWAR)/Engcom C

Within the CSU, all students are required to demonstrate upper-division level competency in written communication. The CSU's Graduation Requirement in Writing [GWAR] reflects this commitment.  More generally, the CSU has identified development of responsible and effective communication as a fundamental feature of a Baccalaureate Education.

Through Spring 2004, the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) could be met through either a course or an exam. Starting in Fall 2004, CSUMB adopted a course-based approach exclusively. GWAR can be met through Learning Outcomes in CSUMB's Engcom C courses, which are certified as fulfilling the upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

The listing of a course as approved does not indicate that it will be offered in any given semester. Check current offerings on the CSUMB.EDU/schedule website or check course descriptions to see how frequently a course is offered.

Courses no longer satisfying GWAR can be viewed in the archive of previously approved courses.