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CWRTE
The Critical Writing Reading Thinking Exam, or "CWRTE" is required for all TU undergraduate students. The exam is designed to identify students who would benefit from a course, REA 111, designed to help students meet the reading, writing, and thinking expectations of upper division college classes.
The CWRTE should be taken as soon as possible after completing ENG102. Students will not be permitted to register for more than 30 upper division credit hours until they have successfully completed the CWRTE.
Transfer students who took ENG102 at their prior institution should take the CWRTE before their first semester at TU. A grace period of the first two weeks at TU can be offered if necessary. Students who do not comply with this enrollment requirement will be enrolled in the online, one-credit hour course, REA111. Please note, students do not have to pass the CWRTE before their first semester, but they must attempt the CWRTE.
The CWRTE must be taken in a proctored setting on campus or at a remote testing center. Students are responsible for any fee associated with the proctoring of an exam. Average fees range from $20 - $50 per exam.
If you would like assistance in preparing for this exam, you may set up an online or face-to-face appointment in the Academic Resource Center (ARC). To schedule this appointment, simply contact the ARC at arc@thomasu.edu.
For more information on the CWRTE exam, read the FAQs to your left.
CWRTE Registration
I want to take the CWRTE on the TU campus.
I want to take the CWRTE at a proctored test center close to my home.
Important Notice: If you plan to take the CWRTE at a remote testing center while the university is not in session (May 3, 2013 to May 20, 2013 and July 26, 2013 to August 11, 2013), you must complete all arrangements while the university is in session (before May 3rd or between May 20th and July 26th). These arrangements include scheduling an appointment with the remote test center AND registering for the exam using the "I want to take the CWRTE at a proctored test center close to my home” link above. Registration for remote locations will resume on May 20th, 2013.
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