You may complete the WPE at any time between 8AM to 11PM daily during the exam period.

  • A different exam will open each day with a new prompt. Consider a date and time that best fits your schedule, and complete the exam.
  • Once you open the exam, you will have 2 hours to complete your response.
  • You may use a sheet of scratch paper to draft or outline your response.
  • No other resources are permitted.
  • Before and after you complete your exam, you may get notifications for the other exams as they open. Just ignore those notifications. ONLY COMPLETE ONE EXAM.
  • Be sure you have one of the following Operating Systems:
    • Windows: 10, 8, 7
    • Mac: MacOS 10.12 of higher
    • iOS: 11.0+ (iPad only)
    • No Chromebooks
  • You must have access to a webcam.
  • The WPE will be monitored and recorded with the LockDown/Respondus proctoring features in D2L.
  • You will need to show a picture ID to the camera (Driver’s License or Student ID).
  • Be sure to submit your exam when you finish.
  • See the Writing Proficiency Exam Results button for information about accessing your results.