Foreign Language Placement Exams
- Chinese, French, German, Russian or Spanish Placement Exams
- Placement Exams for Other Languages
- International Students
Chinese, French, German, Russian, or Spanish
You may take the exam a maximum of three times during your Cal Lutheran career.
If your proctored test results show you are proficient at the second semester level or higher, you will:
- Complete the Core-21 Foreign Language requirement
- Not receive course credit
For additional questions, contact Abigail de la Cruz at adelacruz@callutheran.edu.
Related Documents
- Core-21 Foreign Language Requirements
- Testing Policies
- Placement vs. Proficiency
- Scoring Break Down
- Accommodations for Disability Related Needs
Proctored Test Dates
| Day | Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday |
9/5/18 |
SWEN 111 |
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
|
Tuesday |
10/16/18 |
SWEN 111 |
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
|
Wednesday |
11/7/18 |
SWEN 111 |
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
|
Thursday |
11/29/18 |
SWEN 111 |
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Your Cal Lutheran Student ID is required at the time of testing. Any form of academic dishonesty will be reported to Academic Affairs.
Graduating Seniors: If you are planning to graduate or walk in May, you must take the exam before April 1.
Other Languages
If you are proficient in another language, you may request testing in that language. Keep in mind that:
- Tests need to be ordered
- Not all languages are available (see available languages)
- There is a $50 registration fee
- These tests are only for proficiency (you will receive no credit)
- You will have a maximum of 2.5 hours to complete the test
Upon successfully passing the exam you will:
- Complete the Core-21 Foreign Language requirement
- Not receive course credit
Ordering a test
To order a test, you will need to contact the exam coordinator, Abigail de la Cruz at adelacruz@callutheran.edu.
The tests are offered by Brigham Young University (BYU). You will need to pay the registration fee to them.
Timeline
After receiving the test, we will schedule you a testing time. This time is determined by room and proctor availability.
After receiving your results, the exam coordinator will send the official scores to the Registrar, who will then update your program evaluation.
| Process | Timetable |
|---|---|
| Receive test from BYU | 3-4 weeks |
| Schedule a testing time | Up to 3 weeks |
| Receive results after taking the test | Up to 4 weeks |
| Registrar updates your program evaluation | Up to 3 weeks |
International Students
The foreign language requirement is waived for international students who verify academic study of their native language through the high school level.