A student must demonstrate competency in writing skills---by passing
the Writing Skills Test---in order to
receive any degree from CSU East Bay.
A student
cannot receive Classified Graduate status until the test is passed.
A Conditionally Classified student must take the test during the
first quarter of attendance after being admitted to the program.
The only exceptions are students who have passed the Writing Skills
Requirement as undergraduates at CSU East Bay or another CSU campus.
Students who fail the test may retake it until they pass.
More information about the requirement is available in the university catalog.