The writing of students without credit for freshman composition is evaluated to determine placement in English 110C or in another course. The writing of students with credit for freshman composition is evaluated to determine any weaknesses that would affect performance on the Exit Examination of Writing Proficiency. The Testing Center administers the WSPT at scheduled times throughout the year including the new student orientation sessions. Minimum score requirements for each exam are set by the academic department with jurisdiction over the course involved. In some cases, a department will not accept credit for core courses in the major.
All guidelines are subject to change by the academic department awarding credit.
The University will accept a maximum of 45 semester hours of advanced placement toward the undergraduate degree. Students should request advanced placement credit as early as possible upon admission to degree status. At Old Dominion University, anyone wishing to earn credit by examination during the final semester must first receive approval of the dean of the college giving credit. This written permission is to accompany the application. To check credit awarded for individual tests in any of the above categories, check the applicable credit award document.