The C2 Requirement

When do you take Writing 2?

• After completing C1 (Cowell 80A) and ELWR. If you have questions about fulfilling the ELWR stop by the advising office.
• Must be complete by start of 7th quarter

What is Writing 2? How Do I choose a good section?

• Consider the time that the section is held
• All Writing 2 courses have different topics, make sure to visit the Writing 2 page to find a section of interest.  

How to complete C2 requirement in Summer?

• Writing course offering vary by year but Writing 2 is usually offered. Check the Summer Session website to see what courses are offered this summer. 
• Community college: Consider taking a course at a Community College. Checck which courses are transferable for Composition 2 (C2) at https://writing.ucsc.edu/requirements/current-students/community-college.html

*Note that satisfying Composition 1 (C1) at a Community College is an option only available prior to beginning at UCSC. Once a students begins enrollment at UCSC, satisfaction of the ELWR and C1 requirements will take a different route.