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June 2013 WPE Registration

Registration starts at 9:00 AM on Monday, April 29, 2013, and ends at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.

Click here for a preview of the reading sets.

Timed-Essay Exams:

  • Reading Set A: Monday, June 3, 2013 at 10:00AM in the Campus Center Ballroom (3rd Floor)
  • Reading Set B: Monday, June 3, 2013 at 6:00PM in the Campus Center Ballroom (3rd Floor)
  • Reading Set C: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 10:00AM in the Campus Center Ballroom (3rd Floor)

Portfolio:

  • Complete portfolios will be due by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

To register, please follow the instructions below:

  • Please click here to register.
  • When you have successfully registered, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to access the reading set and the question. 
  • PLEASE NOTE: If you have set up filters to restrict mail reaching your Inbox, our e-mail with the instructions on how to access the reading set may be sent to your Junk or Bulk Mail folder. If you do not find our e-mail in your Inbox within an hour, please check your Junk or Bulk Mail folder.
  • It is best to use Internet Explorer on a PC to access the reading sets. If you experience any difficulties opening the PDF files using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome on a PC or a Mac, or Safari on a Mac, follow the instructions provided in the links below:
  • If you have any problems with registration, please copy and paste the error message and email us or call our office at 617-287- 6330.

If you have any questions please phone or visit the Writing Assessment Office in the Department of Undergraduate Studies. We are located in the Campus Center 1-1300; contact us by phone at 617-287-6330 or by email at writing.proficiency@umb.edu. We will make every effort to provide you with information, practical advice, tutoring, workshops, and support to help you meet this requirement in a timely way.