What is WRIT?

WRIT is a 14-week foundational literacy course that develops students’ critical thinking, argumentation and persuasion, and writing skills, and is required by most programs at the college.* Students enrolled in a program that requires a WRIT credit are enrolled into the WRIT course by default, and the course typically appears on student timetables in the first semester. 

*Please see below for a complete list of the programs at Fanshawe that require a WRIT credit.

What is the WRIT Assessment?

An optional one-hour assessment taken in advance of the 14-week WRIT course provides students an opportunity to place out of the course by demonstrating they can already meet or exceed the expectations of this post-secondary curriculum through the skillful implementation of the competencies taught in the course. Those who do not demonstrate in their assessment these competencies will remain in the WRIT course. 

The WRIT assessment is not mandatory or a requirement, and foregoing or missing the assessment comes with no academic or financial penalty: if you do not complete the WRIT assessment or do not score high enough to place out, you will simply take the WRIT course to gain your WRIT credit, and your program standing and tuition fees remain the same. 

If you do choose to write the assessment, please pay careful attention to the WRIT assessment testing window dates for the term: once the assessment has officially closed, writing the assessment is no longer possible. Students who are enrolled at the college after the testing window has closed can gain access to the assessment by contacting the WRIT team at writ@fanshawec.ca.

NOTE: Students who have already taken the WRIT course without gaining the credit or have already written the assessment are ineligible: the assessment is only offered to incoming students who have not yet taken the WRIT course or the assessment in the past. 

 

The WRIT assessment is not a requirement; it is an opportunity. If you do not write the WRIT assessment during the testing window, you will be required to complete the course. If you choose not to write the WRIT assessment, there is no impact on your program standing or your tuition fees.

Writing the WRIT Assessment

Before you begin the assessment, please note that:

  • You only have ONE attempt at the assessment
  • You have 60 minutes to complete the assessment

To ensure that your assessment is evaluated well in advance of the start of term, we recommend you complete the assessment as early as possible. Please also consider carefully choosing a time and place to write the assessment so that you can focus on the assessment without any distractions.

If you are ready to complete the assessment, click on the button below for instructions: 

 

Writing the Assessment Online

Assessment information by semester 

Select your start date below for WRIT information specific to your semester:

 

January 2025
For students starting in January 2025, the WRIT assessment is available online from Tuesday, October 15th through Friday, November 22nd

You are free to write the assessment whenever it is convenient for you within this "testing window" of opportunity. We recommend you write the assessment as early as possible.  

May 2025
For students starting in May 2025, the WRIT assessment is available online from Monday, March 10th through Friday, April 11th

You are free to write the assessment whenever it is convenient for you within this "testing window" of opportunity. We recommend you write the assessment as early as possible.  

September 2025

The WRIT Assessment for students starting their program in the fall term typically runs between June and August - check back in June for the exact dates.  

Programs requiring WRIT

Below is a list of programs that require WRIT:
 

2024/25 Academic year

London Campuses

Applied Science and Technology
  • ELN2 - Electrical Engineering Technician
  • ELY6 - Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op)
  • CEY2 - Civil Engineering Technology (Level 2)
  • EMN2 - Electromechanical Engineering Tech (Co-op)
  • ENT1 - Environmental Technology
  • CLT1 - Chemical Laboratory Technology - Science Laboratory
  • MEN1 - Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Co-op)
  • MEY1 - Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Co-op)
  • WFT1 - Welding and Fabrication Technician
  • CEN2 - Construction Engineering Technician
Business
  • BUS1 - Business
  • BUS2 - Business (Co-op)
  • BFS2 - Business Fundamentals
  • BAA2 - Business Administration - Accounting
  • BAH1 - Business Administration - Human Resources
  • BAL1 - Business Administration - Leadership and Management
  • BAM2 - Business Administration - Marketing
  • BFN4 - Business - Finance
  • BFN5 - Business - Finance (Co-op)
  • BAC2 - Business - Accounting
  • BAC4 - Business - Accounting (Co-op)
  • BLS3 - Business - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • BLS4 - Business - Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Co-op)
  • BMK1 - Business - Marketing
  • BMK2 - Business - Marketing (Co-op)
  • BHR1 - Business - Human Resources
  • BIN3 - Business - Insurance
  • BIN5 - Business - Insurance (Co-op)
  • CSI1 - Customer Service Fundamentals - Insurance
Business - Fully Online
  • BUS - Business
  • BFN - Business - Finance
  • BAC - Business Accounting
  • BMK - Business - Marketing
  • BHR - Business - Human Resources
Building Technology
  • ATY1 - Architectural Technology
  • BRY1 - Building Renovation Technology (Level 2)
  • CMY3 - Construction Engineering Technology - Management
  • CRQ1 - Carpentry and Renovation Techniques (Level 2)
  • CRT1 - Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Level 2)
  • CEY2 - Civil Engineering Technology (Level 2)
Contemporary Media
  • ATS1 - Acting for Screen and Stage
  • BRJ5 - Journalism - Broadcast
  • BRR4 - Broadcasting - Radio and Media Production
  • BRT3 - Broadcasting - Television and Film Production
  • MIA2 - Music Industry Arts
  • PHT1 - Photography
  • PMD1 - Pre-Media
Design
  • DFN1 - Design Foundations
  • DFS4 - Fashion Design
  • FMC3 - Fashion Marketing and Management
  • GRD1 - Graphic Design
  • ITD1 - Interior Decorating
  • HTN1 - Horticulture Technician
  • DLS4 - Landscape Design
  • FAF1 - Fine Art Foundation
  • FAS1 - Fine Art
  • URP2 - GIS and Urban Planning
Digital and Performing Arts
  • ANI1 - Animation
  • IDP3 - Interactive Media Design and Production
  • VGD2 - Video Game Design & Development
  • VIS1 - Interactive Media Development - 3D Visualization
Health Sciences
  • PHS2 - Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
  • MRT1 - Medical Radiation Technology
  • RST4 - Respiratory Therapy
  • PTN1 - Pharmacy Technician
  • RPA1 - Community Pharmacy Assistant
  • DAS3 - Dental Assisting (Level I and II)
  • DHY3 - Dental Hygiene
  • FHP1 - Fitness and Health Promotion
  • MSG2 - Massage Therapy (Accelerated)
  • DLA1 - Doula Studies
  • OPA1 - Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
  • PNG5 - Practical Nursing
Community Studies
  • HSF1 - Human Services Foundation
  • CYW4 - Child & Youth Care
  • DSW1 - Developmental Services Worker
  • ECE1 - Early Childhood Education
  • SSW1 - Social Service Worker
  • RLD2 - Recreation and Leisure Services
Information Technology
  • CPA3- Computer Programming and Analysis
  • CTN2 - Computer Systems Technician
  • CTY2 - Computer Systems Technology
  • CYB1 - Cyber Security
  • IWD2 - Web Development and Internet Applications
  • OAE3 - Office Administration - Executive
  • OAG1 - Office Administration - General
  • OAM4 - Office Administration - Health Services
  • OAG1 - Office Administration - General (Online Program)
  • OAE3 - Office Administration - Executive (Online Program)
Language and Liberal Studies
  • GAP1 - General Arts & Science - One Year 
  • GAP1 - General Arts & Science - One Year (Online) 
  • GAP1 - General Arts & Science - Part Time 
  • GAP1 - General Arts & Science - Part Time (Online) 
  • GAS1 - General Arts & Science - Two Year 
  • GAS1 - General Arts & Science - Two Year (Online) 
  • GAS1 - General Arts & Science - Part Time 
  • GAS1 - General Arts & Science - Part Time (Online) 
  • PAF1 - Paswe'aatigook Anishinaabemowin language foundations
  • PAI1 - Paswe'aatigook Anishinaabemowin language immersion
Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology
  • CFA1 - Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership
  • FLS1 - Flight Services
Public Safety
  • PSF1 - Public Safety Fundamentals*
  • LCK2 - Law Clerk (Co-op)
  • PSI1 - Protection, Security, and Investigation
  • PFT1 - Police Foundations
  • FSE1 - Fire Inspection & Fire Safety Education

*All PSF1 students are required to complete the full WRIT course, and therefore the WRIT Assessment is not an option for these students.

Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts
  • TTC6 - Tourism - Travel
  • CHF2 - Culinary Skills
  • CLM4 - Culinary Management
  • BPM2 - Baking & Pastry Arts Management
  • PBT1 - Professional Butchery Techniques
  • HMT8 - Hospitality - Hotel & Resort Services Management (Co-op)
  • FBM8 - Hospitality - Food and Beverage (Co-op)
  • FNM2 - Nutrition and Food Service Management
  • GRM2 - Golf and Club Management (Co-op)
  • SEP2 - Event Planning
Transportation Technology
  • PRT1 - Pre-Technology
  • MTA7 - Motive Power Technician (Automotive)
  • MTA9 - Motive Power Technician (Co-op)
  • MTD7 - Motive Power Technician (Diesel)
  • MTD9 - Motive Power Technician (Diesel) (Co-op)

Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus

  • BEM2W - Business - Entrepreneurship and Management
  • ECE1W - Early Childhood Education
  • EDS1W - Educational Support
  • HAS1W - Hair Stylist
  • PHS2W - Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
  • PNG5W - Practical Nursing
  • PFT2W - Police Foundations (Accelerated)
  • MHT3W - Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician (Co-op)
  • OAE3W - Office Administration - Executive
  • CYW4W - Child and Youth Care

Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus

  • AEL2J - Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership
  • SSW1J - Social Service Worker
  • OAE3J - Office Administration - Executive

St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus

  • ECE1S - Early Childhood Education
  • PHS2S - Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
  • CYW4S - Child and Youth Care

Huron/Bruce Regional Sites

  • ECE1C - Early Childhood Education (Clinton Site)
  • CRQ1C - Carpentry and Renovation Techniques (Clinton Off-Site Evenings)
  • CRQ1C - Carpentry and Renovation Techniques (Kincardine Site) (Level 2)

 

Frequently Asked Questions

For more WRIT information about the assessment and a list of answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. 

Frequently Asked Question

Contact Us

For any other WRIT inquiries, please email writ@fanshawec.ca. Please note that our team is working remotely and in-person at this time.