To meet your English language requirement through completion of the University of Washington's Academic English Program (AEP) you should submit standardized test scores. If you do not submit standardized test scores, you will be advised to take the AEP Placement Test. This examination determines which - IF ANY - English language classes you need. If you do not submit a standardized test score and you do not take the AEP Placement Test, you will automatically be placed in the lowest level English language course, ENGL 101.

You must register for one English language course each quarter you attend until you have completed your English language proficiency requirement. Students who do not complete their English language requirement will not be permitted to graduate.

To register for AEP courses, use the MyUW Webpage.

Costs for the 2009-10 Academic year:

ENGL 102, 103, 104 (5 credits) are $1,293 per course.
ENGL 101 (10 credits) is $2,586.

The fee for AEP courses is separate from regular tuition. Each course counts toward meeting full-time enrollment and financial aid requirements, and each course also factors into an undergraduate student's GPA. A maximum of 10 credits from the following courses carry graduation credit: ENGL 102 and ENGL 103

No section changes are permitted after week one of the quarter. AEP courses follow published UW policies regarding refunds and withdrawals. To switch sections or to see if you are eligible to drop an AEP course, contact Dina Johnson at djohnson@extn.washington.edu.

To register for English 105, contact Dina Johnson, AEP Advisor, at djohnson@extn.washington.edu. Students who have taken the VERSANT TEST are given priority registration.

If you are a nonmatriculated student or a visiting scholar, you may also take AEP courses if there is space available. Matriculated students have priority in these courses. If you want to take a course higher than ENGL 101, you must either submit standardized test scores for assessment/placement or take the AEP Placement Test. To register for a course, contact the AEP Advisor at 206-543-6242 or send us an e-mail.

You should not contact instructors to see if you can join a section.

If you are enrolled in English 101, you are not allowed to register for more than 18 credits.

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