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Completing First Year Writing
All incoming freshmen are required to complete their First Year Writing course(s) by the end of their first year. Students will be pre-registered in their initial English class based on directed self-placement. This means that students choose which course(s) they want to take for completing First Year Writing. The first year of writing at CI will allow students to satisfy the General Education: A2 Written Communication requirement. Note: The GE: A2 requirement must be completed with a C- or higher.
Students have two options for completing their first year writing requirement at CSU Channel Islands. Students may choose between a two-semester stretch (ENGL 102/ENGL 105) or to immediately take the one semester ENGL 105 course.
ENGL 102 helps students bridge the gap from high school to college writing. Successful completion of ENGL 102 in the fall prepares students to enroll in ENGL 105 in the spring. ENGL 105 moves immediately into college level writing and research, this course will fulfill the General Education Requirement for English Writing (A2).
Please reference the Composition Program webpage for detailed information.
Viewing you Written Communication Status
You can view your Written Communication Status by accessing your student center via myCI - CI Records. Here you will view all of your student information including holds, to-do list items and your milestones. In the milestones, is where you will find your Written Communication status. You will see this as shown in the following screenshot.
Please reference the charts below to view the different statuses and what this means for you.
| Written Communication Status | Course Placement |
|---|---|
| Fulfilled GE A2 Requirements | You have completed the General Education A2 Written Communication requirement. |
| Placement in a GE A2 Course | You must enroll in a General Education A2 Written Communication course during your first year. Learn more about selecting the appropriate course at https://english.csuci.edu/program/composition.htm. |
| GE A2 Course with Support | You must enroll in a General Education A2 Written Communication course during your first year. Learn more about selecting the appropriate course at https://english.csuci.edu/program/composition.htm. Some students may require Early Start; you would have received and email about Early Start English if it was required. |