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About Us

CEP student group photoThe Commanding English Program (CEP) is a collaborative program to help resident bicultural students develop academic, language, and social skills to the level required for academic success at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Students are admitted into the year-long (2 semesters) CEP program as a part of the current admissions process.

The Commanding English Program is an academic support program for students who...

  • Have high potential of being successful at UW-Eau Claire
  • Are bicultural and citizens/residents of the United States
  • Have ACT English or Reading sub scores of 16 or lower
  • Have UWEPT composite scores or UWEPT reading scores of 450 or lower


What are the goals of the Commanding English program?

  • To help students adjust to the challenging academic life at UW-Eau Claire
  • To teach study strategies and habits for success at UW-Eau Claire
  • To provide extensive, individual practice to develop the skills and strategies necessary for proficient reading and writing
  • To provide support services, including advising and tutorial services
  • To help students achieve academic success at UW-Eau Claire
Excellence. Our Measure. Our Motto. Our Goal.