Placement Test Requirement
Who should take a placement test?
All students who have had two or more years of a high school foreign language and wish to continue studying the same language, or those who have previous knowledge of a foreign language and wish to continue with study in that language, must take the foreign language placement test prior to registering for a foreign language class. Computerized placement exams are available for French, German and Spanish. There is no fee to take the placement exam.

Students with placement needs in other languages, including languages not offered by the department, should contact Deborah Page, Department Head.

Students can contact the placement testing center (745-5783) to set an appointment for the exam. The placement test results include the course for which the student should register.

Credit for prior knowledge
If you take a placement test and "test out" of one or more courses, you can receive up to 10 credits once you complete the next course with a grade of "C" or better.

Foreign language requirement