English for Academic Purposes Program (EAPP)

EAPP Admission and Primary Writing Requirement (PWR)

EAPP Admission

Students admitted to the University of Rochester through EAPP begin the program in the fall semester with WRTG 103: Reasoning, Writing, and Communication. After completing WRTG 103 with a grade of “C” or higher, in the spring semester, students proceed to WRTG 104: Research, Writing, and Communication.

EAPP Opt-in Admission

If you are an enrolled University of Rochester student who was not admitted through EAPP but are interested in the program, please contact Paige Sloan, EAPP director, at paige.sloan@rochester.edu.

Learn more about EAPP courses. 

Primary Writing Requirement (PWR)

EAPP students fulfill the primary writing requirement (PWR) by earning a “C” or higher in WRTG 103: Reasoning, Writing, and Communication and WRTG 104: Research, Writing, and Communication.

Mission

• Teaching critical reading, reasoning, and writing courses.
• Teaching communication skills.
• Encouraging greater cross-cultural exchange through participation in campus clubs and activities.