All students must complete the Effective Writing Requirement by May 1 of their first year of registration at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Those who do not do so will have their registration for the following fall term courses and all subsequent courses withheld until they meet the requirement. Students are encouraged to meet this requirement in their first term. Please see the Academic Regulations section of the calendar under C. Competence Tests for details.