Graduation Writing Proficiency Exam (GWPE) Prep SkillShops
All Humboldt undergraduates must pass the Graduation Writing Proficiency Exam (GWPE) to graduate. Students are encouraged to take the exam in their junior year.
The Exam
- General information about the GWPE and how to register is available at: https://gwpe.humboldt.edu/fees-registration
- The workshop is free for Humboldt students.
| The prep workshop will be offered once in March and once in April. | ||
| Date | March 26, 2020 | April 8, 2020 |
| Day | Thursday | Wednesday |
| Time | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Location | Fishbowl - Library 209 | Fishbowl - Library 209 |
| Registration | Register here for March 26 | Register here for April 8 |
In this interactive workshop, we will review the purpose, format, and scoring of the GWPE, and then practice strategies to help you perform your best on exam day.
NOTE: The workshop does not include a full-length timed practice exam. After the workshop, you are encouraged to complete a timed exam on your own or in the Writing Studio and then meet with a Writing Studio Consultant for personalized feedback. If you can't attend either workshop, you can come to the Writing Studio for help preparing for the exam. Drop in or make an appointment online: tutortrac.humboldt.edu. Library 1st floor
