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Language placement

Do you already have experience with a language? Learn more about retrocredit and placement and proficiency exams through the Department of Global Languages and Cultures.

Placement and Proficiency Exams Accordion Closed

For detailed information please refer to the Global Languages and Culture placement and proficiency website. Based on your previous language experience, enroll at your predicted entry level. If above a 101 level, an assessment from a faculty member will be required before the start of the semester.

Spanish

Students seeking Spanish classes above 101 need to take the Online Placement Exam and follow the instructions for enrollment.

Other languages

Please contact the following faculty to make an appointment for assessment:

  • Chinese: Ms. Di Wu, 928-523-6401
  • French: Dr. Michael Rulon, 928-523-8571
  • German: Ms. Jessica Wood, 928-523-6731
  • Italian: Mr. Kevin Massoletti, 928-523-1236
  • Japanese: Sensei Reiko Akiyama, 928-523-8244

In your email please include the following as the subject line, “Placement Needed for Enrollment/Pre-requisite Override.”

If placement above 101 is deemed appropriate, request the instructor submit an “Electronic Enrollment Request” on your behalf.

Retrocredit Accordion Closed

For detailed information please refer to the Global Languages and Culture retrocredit website

If you successfully complete a higher level language course (with a grade of B or better), you will receive credit hours for the course you are enrolled in and the appropriate number of ungraded retroactive credit hours if you pay the fee and apply by the deadline.

Deadline: You must apply and pay for retroactive credit within the first four weeks of the semester in which you are attempting the language; aka: enrolled in the more advanced course.

Cost: $30

Apply: Go to the Online Retrocredit Form application process (please use spaces instead of punctuation when answering the questions).