Keep writing the IEW way. Earn six college credits.
Students continue working within the IEW method they already know while completing curated writing assessments for accredited college English Composition I and II credit. Six college credits across 32 weeks, built around IEW Structure and Style® for Students Year 1 Level C.
Students who have grown up in the Institute for Excellence in Writingmethod do not have to leave it behind to earn college credit. This pathway keeps them inside IEW Structure and Style® for Students, Year 1 Level C, while their curated writing assessments count toward two accredited college English courses at Southeastern University.
Six college credits across thirty-two weeks. The writing method stays familiar; the credit is real, and it transfers.
English Composition I
Foundational college writing through the IEW framework. Students complete major writing assignments in narrative, descriptive, research-based, and inventive writing — most assessments are three-paragraph compositions, building to a final five-paragraph original. Follows IEW Year 1 Level C, Units 1–6 with a capstone connection into Unit 7.
English Composition II
Builds on Composition I and moves students into more advanced academic writing — university application essays, formal essay development, literary critique, extended literary analysis, and response to literature. Follows IEW Year 1 Level C, Units 7–9 plus Response to Literature.
Stay with IEW
These courses are designed around IEW Structure and Style® for Students Year 1 Level C — students keep building through a familiar writing method rather than switching to a different composition model.
Earn real college credit
Students enroll in official Southeastern University English Composition I & II courses and complete major writing assessments inside that course structure. Each course is 16 weeks and awards 3 credit hours.
A more affordable option
Tuition is $300 per course plus a $175/semester technology fee — well below standard undergraduate composition pricing.
College-level evaluation
Students complete curated writing assessments drawn from the IEW curriculum. Major assessments receive instructor grading and feedback inside the SEU course environment.
Fall 2026
- Registration opens April 1, 2026
- Apply by August 7, 2026
- Courses begin August 26, 2026
Seats are limited. Families are strongly encouraged to register as close to April 1 as possible — waiting until August may mean available seats have already been filled.
$300 per course
Plus a $175/semester technology fee. Well below standard undergraduate composition pricing.
IEW Structure and Style® for Students Year 1 Level C is required and is not included in tuition. Materials may be purchased from IEW or obtained through other sources.
Create a MyHall student profile
Set up your CHI student profile in the MyHall portal.
Join the Christian Halls Virtual Hall
Once inside MyHall, join the CHI Virtual Hall to access the IEW pathway.
Add your IEW tutorial
Inside the Virtual Hall, add the IEW tutorial connected to the course you plan to take (Composition I or II).
Apply to the accrediting university
Complete the dual-enrollment application. When prompted for a location code, select "Inst for Exc in Writing".
CHI submits your registration
After your MyHall profile, Hall enrollment, tutorial, and university application are complete, the CHI team submits your registration. Watch for a confirmation email with login instructions.
Who is this for?
High school students who have used IEW Structure and Style® and want to continue with the method while earning real college English credit.
Do students need to complete both MyHall and the university application?
Yes — both are required. MyHall is the CHI system of record; the university application enrolls the student in the official credit-bearing course.
How much work should students expect each week?
Approximately 6–10 hours per week for a 3-credit course at the high-school dual-credit level, including reading, drafting, and revision.
Are these real college courses?
Yes — students enroll in official college-level English Composition I and II courses through an accredited CHI university partner. Credits appear on a real university transcript.
Who grades the work?
Major writing assessments are graded by university instructors inside the official course environment. The IEW tutorial supports the student's writing process throughout.
Is the IEW curriculum included?
No. Students must have access to IEW Structure and Style® for Students Year 1 Level C. The curriculum may be purchased from IEW directly or obtained through other sources.
Will these credits transfer?
Yes — credits are issued on an official university transcript and transfer to most four-year colleges and universities.