Warren College Writing Program

The Warren College Writing Program is one of eight writing programs at UC San Diego. Embedded in Earl Warren College, the program aligns its curriculum with the college’s theme, “Toward a life in balance,” and the college’s namesake, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren. Taken together, these themes challenge Warren students, faculty, staff, and administrators to place issues of justice, fairness, and equity squarely in the balance of our teaching, learning and communication. 

The program comprises a two-course sequence for incoming first-year students: Warren Writing 10A and Warren Writing 10B. Incoming transfer students take Warren Writing 100.  

In these courses, students learn to listen, question, and engage with differing perspectives as they discover what they stand for, what they believe, and why. We provide students with the communicative tools needed to write clearly, effectively, and compassionately to a variety of audiences about the solutions most needed to restore balance and equity in our communities.

Course Sequence for Incoming Freshmen

WCWP 10A

Warren Writing 10A (WCWP 10A) is the first half of the Warren Writing sequence. It is a seminar-style course in reading and writing required of all Warren College students. The course emphasizes argumentation and critical writing based on sources.

WCWP 10B

 Warren Writing 10B (WCWP 10B) is the second half of the Warren Writing sequence. It is a seminar-style course in reading and writing required of all Warren College students who have completed WCWP 10A. The course continues the emphasis on argumentation and critical writing based on sources. WCWP 10B courses all focus on the same writing goals, but there are a variety of topics related to the themes of Warren College to choose from each quarter. 

Course or Transfer Students

WCWP 100

The purpose of Warren Writing 100 is to enable undergraduate transfer students, through intensive practice, to read and write academic arguments in preparation for their work in various academic disciplines. It is required of all Warren College transfer students.