Declaring a Major

Admission to the English major/minor program

Curricular and Extracurricular Requirements

• A writing test score equivalent to a 4.0 or higher on the Gallaudet Writing Evaluation or its equivalent;
• A score of 80 or better on the Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) exam;
• A grade of C or better in ENG 208 or its equivalent;
• A grade of C+ or better in ENG 399;
• Two letters of recommendation from English instructors;
• A copy of the applicant's transcript;
• Two essays written for an English class numbered 399 and above. These are to be sent to the major/minor coordinator for inclusion in the application file;
• A letter of application; and
• An interview with the major/minor coordinator.

Admission to the major/minor is conditional upon accep­tance by a Major Review Committee which will consider the above-mentioned criteria when determining which student may major/minor in English. Students who are not approved by the Major Review Committee may appeal to the depart­ment chair.

To continue in the program, English majors and minors must obtain a GPA average of "C" or better in their major/minor coursework.

Students who have not yet declared a major/minor in the English Department may take up to twelve credits of courses numbered 380 or above with permission of the Eng­lish major/minor coordinator; thereafter, admission to the major/minor program is required.