Questions and Answers
What are the requirements for ELWR before admission?
What does ELWR stand for?
Entry Level Writing Requirement
Match the term with its appropriate definition:
Unit Requirement = 180 Units Grade Requirement = Overall 2.0 GPA Residence Requirement = 36 of the final 45 units must be earned in residence at UCI GE's = General Education requirements including various disciplines
A student can take writing classes at any institution once they are enrolled.
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The required overall GPA for UCI is _____.
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Which courses fulfill the American History & Institutions requirement?
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What is the language requirement to complete at UCI?
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What happens during Scenario 1?
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Study Notes
University Requirements
- ELWR includes requirements both before and after admission.
- American History & Institutions can be satisfied with high school U.S. History or AP Exam, or by completing specific UCI courses.
ELWR (Entry Level Writing Requirement)
- Before Admission: Fulfillment can occur via AP/IB Exams, SAT/ACT scores, or a transferable college course earning a C or better.
- After Admission: Requires passing the UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam or courses like Humanities Core, Writing 37, and Writing 39A, all needing a grade of C or better.
- Must be completed by the end of the fourth quarter, cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.
American History & Institutions
- Can be fulfilled through high school U.S. History or AP Exams.
- Courses at UCI to satisfy this include History 40A, 40B, 40C, and Political Science 21A, requiring a C or better.
UCI Requirements
- Key components include Unit Requirement, Grade Requirement, and Residence Requirement.
Unit Requirement
- A total of 180 units must be completed for graduation.
Grade Requirement
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required, which applies to the Major Program and Upper Division courses specifically for the major.
Residence Requirement
- 36 of the last 45 units must be completed at UCI to meet residency requirements, with exceptions for specific programs like UCDC, UCSC, SIP, IOS.
General Education (GE) Requirements
- I. Writing: 3 courses (2 lower division, 1 upper division)
- II. Science & Technology: 3 courses for non-science majors, may count for major requirements.
- III. Social & Behavioral Sciences: Many courses fulfill multiple GE categories.
- IV. Arts & Humanities: Courses tend to involve extensive reading and writing.
- V. Quantitative, Symbolic, and Computational Reasoning: Requires courses from two subcategories (Va, Vb).
- VI. Language other than English: Can be satisfied through multiple methods, including coursework or tests.
- VII. Multicultural Studies: Encouraged to overlap with other GE categories.
- VIII. International/Global Studies: May satisfy by coursework or participation in UC Education Abroad Program.
Writing Requirement
- Lower division writing courses must be completed by the end of the 7th quarter.
- Transfer students must complete upper division writing at UCI.
Language Requirements
- Completion can occur through various means, including high school coursework, AP testing, SAT Subject Tests, or through the Education Abroad Program.
Multicultural Studies
- Courses should ideally fulfill both this category and another GE requirement simultaneously.
International/Global Studies
- This requirement encourages overlapping courses and can also be fulfilled by participation in approved programs abroad or international opportunities.
Scenario Guidance
- Advising a prospective Physics major who wishes to enroll in 18 units despite only being allowed to register for 14, staff should emphasize importance of not exceeding load for academic success.
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Test your knowledge on the University of California Irvine (UCI) requirements through this set of flashcards. This quiz covers essential terms like ELWR and other admission criteria. Perfect for students preparing for university-level writing and history requirements.
