WST

General Information

In 1977, the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) was implemented system-wide through all the CSU campuses to ensure that graduating students possess writing capability at the university level.

For Undergraduates Students: All students must pass both the WST and 100W course in order to satisfy the GWAR. All students are required to complete the GWAR prior to graduation unless satisfaction has been achieved through other approved provisions. English 1A and 1B or other equivalent courses are prerequisites for this test.

For Graduate Students: All graduate students are required to demonstrate competency in written English as a requirement for graduation. SJSU policy requires that English competency be a requirement for advancement to graduate candidacy. 

Currently, the testing fee of $38.00 and the late registration fee of $15.00 are non-refundable. Fees are subject to change.

An attempt for the WST is completion of both test parts.

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Accommodation Deadline**	Late Registration Begins	Late Registration Ends
November 10, 2012	October 18, 2012	October 10, 2012	October 22, 2012	Closed*
February 2, 2013	January 10, 2013	January 3, 2013	January 14, 2013	Closed*
April 20, 2013	March 28, 2013	March 20, 2013	April 1, 2013	Closed*
June 8, 2013	May 16, 2013	May 8, 2013	May 20, 2013	June 5, 2013*
July 20, 2013	June 27, 2013	June 20, 2013	July 1, 2013	July 17, 2013*
September 28, 2013	September 5, 2013	August 28, 2013	September 9, 2013	September 25, 2013*
November 9, 2013	October 17, 2013	October 9, 2013	October 21, 2013	November 6, 2013*

* Late registration may end early. Please check with Testing Office at (408) 924-5980 for availability.
** Accommodation deadline is for students with disabilities.