Writing Requirements for Incoming Freshmen

Learn about the UCLA writing requirements that all first-year undergraduate students must satisfy.

Writing Requirements for Incoming Multilingual Undergraduate Transfer Students

If you are an incoming multilingual undergraduate transfer student, you may be required to complete an ESL writing requirement at UCLA even if you have already satisfied both Writing I and Writing II before enrolling. Learn more here.

Writing Requirement for Incoming International Graduate Students

Learn about the written proficiency in English requirement that all international graduate students must satisfy.

Oral Proficiency Requirement for International TAs

International graduate students who plan to work as TAs must satisfy an oral proficiency in English requirement.