All newly admitted students complete the Rice FWIS Writing Assessment in the summer before matriculation. The FWIS Writing Assessment is used to determine the best placement for incoming students in our first-year writing-intensive seminar (FWIS) courses.

SHOULD YOU ENROLL IN A FWIS OR FWIS 100?

In particular, the FWIS Writing Assessment determines whether a student will enroll in a First-year Writing-Intensive Seminar - FWIS (fall or spring); or must complete FWIS 100: Introduction to Academic Writing - FWIS 100 (fall), and FWIS (spring). FWIS 100 is designed for students who would benefit from additional instruction in academic reading, writing and composition before they enroll in a FWIS.

For additional information about the FWIS Writing Assessment, including procedure, evaluation, and frequently asked questions, visit the FWIS Writing Assessment website.