Completing Your English Requirement

To begin working toward completing your Composition requirement, you'll need to select the appropriate English course. This information explains how to do that. You should still meet with your advisor.

Step 1: Identify your English placement

Your placement level reflects your readiness to succeed in a given English class and is based on your ACT or SAT English and/or reading scores. If you did not take the ACT in the past 60 months or you want to challenge your automatic placement, take the ACCUPLACER test to find your placement.

More Information About English Placement

You will find your placement level on CatTracks. If you can’t find your placement level on CatTracks, send your W number to cattracks@weber.edu and request it.

Your placement level is shown in CatTracks next to "English Placement":

Catracks Example

Step 2: Find your first ENGL course

Depending on your ACCUPLACER score or ACT/SAT score, you may have multiple options. You should discuss options with your advisor or review all the courses on the Composition website to determine which course is best for you.

Level 0

The relevant information to place you is missing. This may be because you never took the ACT or SAT, because you have expired scores, or because you have not taken the ACCUPLACER test. You may enroll in ENGL 0900, where your instructor will review your placement during the first week. However, it is strongly encouraged you take the ACCUPLACER test because starting in this course could increase the cost of earning your degree and delay graduation.
Level 1

You may enroll in ENGL 0900, which is designed for students needing writing and reading support. You will not earn college credit but learn the English reading and writing skills necessary to progress. However, it is strongly encouraged you take the ACCUPLACER test because starting in ENGL 0900 could increase the cost of earning your degree and delay graduation.

Domestic (not international) students for whom English is not their native language with a Level 1 placement may want to consider a pathway through English as a Second Language (ESL) classes managed by the International Students and Scholars Center.
Level 2

You may enroll in ENGL 1005 (EN1), or ENGL 1006 and 1007 (EN1).

ENGL 1005 (EN1) is a 6-credit co-requisite class that combines instruction in foundational reading and writing skills with practice in the introductory college-level academic writing skills found in ENGL 1010 (EN1).

ENGL 1006 (3 credits) and 1007 (EN1) (3 credits) have the same curriculum and goals as ENGL 1005 (EN1) but are delivered over two semesters for students who want a slower pace. Students must complete both courses to earn credit toward the Composition requirement.
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5

Step 3: Plan your pathway

Visit Your English Path for more information.