How to Apply
Students* can apply for the minor in Professional Writing if they have met the following requirements:
(1) achieved an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better, (2) completed the Writing II requirement, (3) submitted a 500-word application essay explaining why they want to enroll in this minor, and (4) submitted an additional writing sample that reflects their best work in college so far.
*Students whose primary major resides outside of the College of Letters & Science MUST speak with their School advising unit to confirm that they are eligible to apply for a minor. This includes students from the following Schools: Theater, Film, & Television; Arts & Architecture; Music; Education and Information Studies; Engineering; Public Affairs; Public Health.
**PLEASE NOTE: The PWM application form is temporarily offline for annual updates. Please return to this page in July to access the application form.