Courses taken to satisfy any of the following competencies must be passed with a grade of “C” or better. Any course identified as meeting a university competency must be passed with a minimum grade of "C."
Writing Competency Requirement (0-3 hours)
Demonstrated by one of the following: Successful completion of English Composition (
ENG-120) or AP Credit. Students with Advanced Standing in English (SAT RW of 670 or above, RSAT WL 36 or above, or ACTE of 29 or above) must successfully complete one of the following courses (
WRI-165,
WRI-234,
WRI-281,
WRI-282). Requirement must be met within the first 30 hours of coursework.
Communication Competency Requirement (0-3 hours)
Demonstrated by successful completion of Principles of Communication (
COM-100) or when specified by the student’s major, completing specific course/competency requirements. It is recommended that this requirement be met within the first 60 hours of any degree program.
Intercultural Experience (IE) Requirement (0-3 hours)
Requirement may be met by taking an approved course. Some majors have designated a specific course; other majors allow the student to select from a university approved list. Some courses will involve travel. They may not be met by CLEP, AP Credit, or transfer credit. The following courses meet the General Education Intercultural Competency requirement for students in majors that allow them to select from a university approved list only: ART-476, ACC/BUS-390, BIO-325, CHI-117, CHI-118, CHI-237, CHI-238, ENG-239, GEO-202, HNR-375, HST-380, INT-124, INT-220, INT-322, INT/COM-280, LDR-265, NUR-400 with 400L, PHE-248, PHL-248, POL-232, PSY-291/ADC-291, REL-240, SOC-210, SOC-225, TSL-203, TSL-385, WRI-370, WOR-238.
In addition, the Global Engagement Office oversees many experiences which may also be approved to fulfill this requirement, including a student portfolio option for students whose upbringing or a previous course or experience may satisfy this requirement.
Supporting Requirements (0-9 hours)
At the time students enroll at IWU, they will be informed whether it is necessary to take any of the following preparatory courses:
ENG-100 English Pre-Composition – Required based on SAT/ACT exam scores (SAT RW 430 or below, RSAT WL below 25, or ACTE 18 or below).
ENG-101 Critical Reading and Study Skills – Required based on SAT/ACT exam scores (RSAT R 450 or below, RSAT WL below 25, or ACTR of 19 or below).
Math Requirement – Demonstrated by one of the following: Math SAT greater than or equal to 440, or RSAT greater than or equal to 480, or Math ACT greater than or equal to 19, or earning a "C" or better in MAT-101. Students may retake the SAT in the Center for Student Success (fees apply). Students (including transfer students) must fulfill this requirement within their first 30 hours. Students who have not fulfilled this requirement within their first 30 hours will not be allowed to enroll in courses at IWU unless they are also enrolled in MAT-101.
