Academic Writing Requirement

The Academic Writing Requirement (AWR) ensures that you have the reading, writing and research skills you'll need to successfully complete your studies. Every student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program must complete the AWR in order to graduate from UVic.

AWR and the English Language Proficiency Requirement

The AWR is different from UVic's English Language Proficiency Requirement.

The English Language Proficiency Requirement ensures that a student applying to UVic has enough proficiency to study at an English-language university. A student must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement in order to be admitted to undergraduate studies.

The Academic Writing Requirement ensures that a current UVic student has the reading, writing and research skills necessary to succeed in their degree studies. In some cases, a student will have already completed the AWR when they enroll at UVic. If not, the student can take an AWR-designated course offered by UVic.

Completing the AWR

When you enroll at UVic, you'll be informed if you already meet the AWR based on your previous studies. If not, you can take an AWR-designated course at UVic.

For more information about AWR-designated courses, visit the academic calendar.