Students are required to satisfy the graduation writing assessment requirement (GWAR) by passing the writing proficiency examination (WPE).? Students selecting this option must register for the WPE (listed as?UNIV 4000) no later than the add deadline for the? second semester they are enrolled in the graduate program. Students with earned doctorate or masters degrees or those who have passed a similar examination at an accredited institution must see the department and may petition to earn credit for UNIV 4000.