Loyola University Chicago

2026-2027 Catalog

The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies and degree requirements for Loyola University Chicago. It is published every year in advance of the next academic year.

Arrupe Writing and Composition (ACWRI)

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ACWRI 105  College Writing I  (3 Credit Hours)  
College Writing I is designed to help first-year Arrupe students understand and meet college expectations for writing. Students will complete at least four polished papers during this course. Activities will also include informal writing, invention exercises, and responding to peer and instructor feedback. At least 60% of the final grade will be based on formal, graded writing assignments.
IAI code: C1900  
Students will demonstrate an effective process for invention, drafting, and revision to produce polished academic work; communicate using written modes appropriate to audience and purpose; and analyze, synthesize, and evaluate texts

Outcomes

Students will demonstrate an effective process for invention, drafting, and revision to produce polished academic work; communicate using written modes appropriate to audience and purpose; and analyze, synthesize, and evaluate texts
ACWRI 110  College Writing II  (3 Credit Hours)  
Pre-requisites: ACWRI 105  
College Writing II is designed to help first-year Arrupe students understand and meet college expectations for writing. Students will complete at least three polished papers, including a long final paper that requires documented, multi-source writing. Activities will also include informal writing, invention exercises, information literacy instruction, and responding to peer and instructor feedback. At least 60% of the final grade will be based on formal, graded writing assignments.
IAI code: C1901R  
Course equivalencies: ACWRI 110 / UCWR 110 / UCWR109  
In College Writing II, students will continue to practice and strengthen their writing process, including invention, drafting, and revision; Additionally, students will demonstrate skills needed in the research process, including finding, evaluating, and integrating material from reliable sources

Outcomes

In College Writing II, students will continue to practice and strengthen their writing process, including invention, drafting, and revision; Additionally, students will demonstrate skills needed in the research process, including finding, evaluating, and integrating material from reliable sources