Language Placement & Course Exemption Spanish

ALL STUDENTS* either take the Language Placement Test or the CLEP Test: 

*Students who have transfer, AP or IB credits in Spanish do not need the Placement Test/CLEP Test. They are placed based on their transcript.

Who?

What it DOES for you:

Language Placement Test

Students who want to be exempt from Spanish courses

and

Students who are looking for the quickest way to be placed at the correct level Spanish

Places you into the correct level (1000-3000)

It DOES NOT grant you credit for courses you place out of

CLEP Test

Students who want to be exempt from Spanish courses 

and

seek college credit for exempted courses

Places you into the correct level (1000-3000)

and

grants you college credit on your transcript for the courses you place out of

Possible CLEP credit:
SPAN 1201, 1202, 2201, 2202

CERTAIN STUDENTS may qualify for more exemptions:

Who?

What it DOES for you:

Certification of Proficiency

Students who place at the highest level in the Language Placement Test or CLEP Test in Spanish

and

do not wish to take Spanish courses

and 

have native or near-native command of Spanish

Can grant exemption from 3000-level language requirements ONLY for non-Spanish Majors or Minors

It DOES NOT grant you credit for courses you place out of

If you have questions:

Contact Spanish Advisors