English Course Placement

It’s recommended to complete the required English course in your first year because you need solid reading and writing skills to be successful in college courses— no matter your major. 

Most students enroll in ENG 111, but you could start in ENG 112 if you transfer credits for an equivalent writing course. 

If you do not meet the placement criteria for ENG 111, you will have to take ENG 099 to develop the skills you’ll need in college-level English courses.

Test Scores & Placement

Students with previously earned credit in college English may enroll in the next appropriate course regardless of ACT or test scores. 

Students who are not satisfied with their English placement may take the Accuplacer exam to attempt to improve their English placement level. 

Course PlacementACT English ScoreSAT English Score Accuplacer Reading Comprehension ScoreAP Language & Composition Score
English 112 - College Reading and Writing 18 or higher480 on ERW or higher 250 or higher4 or higher
English 111 - College Reading and Writing 18 or higher480 on ERW or higher 250 or higher4
English 099 - Introduction to College Writing 17 or lowerLess than 480 on ERW Less than 249N/A

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

WSU accepts certain scores form select Advanced Placement (AP) exams which can determine your initial placement for English courses.

Send your AP exam scores to WSU Admissions to earn college credit.

AP Language & Composition

Students who score a 3 on this exam receive 3 general elective credits.

Students who score a 4 or higher on this exam receive 3 credits toward the ENG 111 requirement.

These students must take ENG 112.

AP Literature & Composition

Students who score a 3 on this exam receive 3 general elective credits.

Students who score a 4 or higher on this exam receive 3 credits of Goal 6 (The Humanities and Fine Arts).

These students must take ENG 111.

Contact the English Department
Department of English
Minné 304

Office Hours

Monday–Friday: 8:30am-4pm

Summer hours may vary

Ann-Marie Dunbar
Department Chair, Professor

507.457.2431

Email Ann-Marie Dunbar
Claudia Richard
Office Manager

507.457.5440

Email Claudia Richard