Writing Placement Examination (WPE)
Incoming freshmen who are native English speakers are required to complete the Writing Placement Examination (WPE) during the enrollment process for placement into the Lindenwood University composition sequence. This assessment determines which course in the composition sequence will best serve the student.
Students who transfer to Lindenwood University with a grade of C or better in ENGL 15000 or equivalent are placed into ENGL 17000, upon completion of which the students take the Writing Proficiency Assessment (WPA). Students who transfer with a grade of C or better in ENGL 15000 or equivalent and ENGL 17000 or equivalent are required to pass the Writing Proficiency Assessment (WPA), described below.