Does Macalester have an English Composition requirement?
No. Instruction in writing and in information fluency is part of your First Year Course. Students who feel that they need extra help with writing may consider taking College Writing, ENGL 101, but most students find the First Year Course gives them the instruction they need in writing college level papers. After your first semester, and before your senior year, you will also be required to take one course with a “W” designation. This course will hone your writing skills, typically at an advanced level, and often in your major.
