Writing & Rhetoric Minor FAQs

How do I enroll in the Writing & Rhetoric (WR) minor?

Declare the minor in Workday (instructions are at hub.wpi.edu/article/735/workday-student-program-of-study). If you have questions before enrolling, you can meet with the Director of Professional Writing (PW) to discuss the WR minor and how courses you have taken might apply.

Where can I find the WR minor’s requirements?

Refer to the Writing and Rhetoric Minor page or review the WR minor course checklist.

Will my AP/IB transfer credit count towards the WR minor? If so, how?

AP/IB credit can count towards the WR minor. For example, if you receive that credit as WR1000, this credit can count as a WR elective. 

Should I switch to the Professional Writing (PW) Major?

It’s certainly worth considering. The PW major is very popular, especially as a double major. Current WR minors often decide to switch to the PW major; likewise, prospective WR minors often opt instead to become a PW major.

The deciding factor is typically what a student’s course schedule allows by the time they are considering these options. For instance, it’s often quite feasible for a student in their third year to become a PW major because they still have time to plan for their MQP. In fact, many students opt into the PW major during their third year, as soon as they realize how well their existing coursework aligns with the PW major’s degree requirements.

Consult the PW Major page (old curriculum or new curriculum) for a side-by-side comparison of the WR Minor and the PW Major.

Consult the PW Major FAQs page for quick answers about how your coursework aligns with the PW Major’s requirements.

I have read through this PW website, and I still have an advising question about my PW coursework. 

If you are already declared as a WR minor, contact your WR advisor. If you are not a WR minor, contact the PW Director.