First-Year Writing
Students should complete the
First Year Writing requirements WR1 and WR2
within their first 3 semesters at the UofU,
and before they enroll in upper-division classes
As part of statewide general education requirements, all University of Utah students need transcripted credit for two first-year writing courses: WR1 and WR2.
At the University of Utah, First-Year Writing refers to a two course sequence: WRTG 1010 (WR1) − Introduction to Academic Writing, and courses that fulfill the Lower Division Writing (WR2) requirement, including:
- WRTG 2010 − Intermediate Writing: Academic Writing and Research
- ENGL 2010 − Intermediate Writing: Academic Writing and Research
- COMM 2270 − Critical Thinking & Argumentation
- QUEST 2211− Exploring Philosophies of Self Through Leadership and Writing
Some students arrive to the U with credit for writing classes through transfer credit or qualifying AP, IB, or CLEP exam scores. Please refer to our FAQ for a comprehensive list of qualifying credit.
All students can complete the First-year Writing Assessment. A successful placement essay can give you credit for WR1 and make you eligible for WR2