Assessment of Reading, Comprehension, and Writing in Economics
ECON 109 is a prerequisite for all ECON courses at the 300- and 400-level and ECON 225. ECON 109 will be waived as a prerequisite upon successful completion of the Assessment of Reading, Comprehension, and Writing in Economics.
Find out more at: uab.ca/econ109.
The Assessment will take place in the Learning Assessment Centre (LAC), located in room 3-106 Education North.
Students can only write once within a session. Students who do not pass the assessment can write a second attempt in a later session. Scheduling an Assessment is a two-part process: students must register to indicate their intent to write the Assessment, and then book a time to write the Assessment. The timeline is as follows:
Session | Registration Opens | Registration Deadline | Booking Opens | Exam Window |
Fall 2023 | September 18 | October 19 | October 23 | October 23 - December 1 |
Winter 2024 | January 8 | February 1 | February 5 | February 5 - February 23 |
Spring 2024 | May 6 | June 6 | June 10 | June 10 - June 28 |
Summer 2024 | July 2 | August 1 | August 6 | August 6 - September 6 |
Fall 2024 | September 16 | October 17 | October 21 | October 21 - November 29 |
Students must register for the assessment before they can book a time to write. Registration deadlines are indicated in the chart above. Late registrations will not be accommodated; students will need to wait until the next registration period opens.
Please register using the following form:
ECON Assessment Registration Spring 2024 - Opens on May 6, 2024
On the Booking Opens date, registered students must check their eClass dashboard for the Economics Writing Placement course. This course will be named: ECONOMICS - "Assessment of Reading, Comprehension, and Writing in Economics" - [Term Year]. This course will allow you to book a timeslot with the LAC. Please note:
Q: I’m not on campus; can I take the Assessment online?
A: No, the Assessment will be delivered in person at the LAC and is not available to write online.
Q: I don’t have a OneCard, can I still write my exam?
A: Yes! Please bring some other form of photo ID (such as your driver’s license or passport) and be sure to have your student ID # memorized. We’ll need it to check you in!
Q: I don’t have my CCID and CCID password memorized. Will I be able to write my exam?
A: You will need to memorize your CCID and password in order to write your exam. If you aren’t able to recall your CCID credentials, you will have to call IST and reset your password before you are able to write your exam.