The 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.

• 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

• 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