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WR 121 in the English Department at OSU

 

Definition

WR 121 English Composition is required for graduating from OSU. This course provides an essential introduction to academic writing, critical thinking, and information literacy. It meets the Writing I requirement of the Baccalaureate Core and is a prerequisite for many courses.

The WR 121 requirement can be met by:

  • WR 121 at OSU;
  • WR 121 at another college or university in the Oregon University System or through Oregon's College Now program;
  • an equivalent approved first year composition course at another college or university;
  • a score of 3 or better on the AP Language & Literature or Language & Composition exam
  • the WR 121 waiver exam at OSU.

 

Registration for Wr 121

Typically WR 121 is taken in a student's first year, with registration by alphabetical sections based on the student's last name: A-H, fall term; I-M, winter term; N-Z spring term.

Please note:

  • sections are capped at 25 students, no exceptions;
  • spaces frequently open up during the first week of a term, so students should keep trying to register on the web;
  • students may not attend a section for which they are not registered;
  • waiting lists are not maintained for closed sections.

 

Alpha Override

Students attempting to register out of alphabetical sequence can obtain an "alpha override" as follows:

  • on the first day of the term, locate on the web registration page a section of WR 121 that is still open;
  • bring the section number/CRN to the English department office, Moreland 238 and request the override, which will only be good for that particular section;
  • receive an Alpha Override approval form from the English department;
  • go online and register for that section.

 

Second Week Add

In week two, students may try to register for sections that have space.

  • Obtain a lavender "English Department 2nd Week Add" form from the English department office, Moreland 238.
  • Go online and locate a section that is still open; ask permission from the instructor to add.
  • Get the signature of the instructor as well as of the composition coordinator, Sara Jameson, Sara.Jameson@oregonstate.edu (Moreland 360).
  • Deliver form with both signatures back to the English department office for Department approval.
  • Go online and register for that section.