If you took at least three years of a foreign language in high school, you may be able to place out of 1201 and 1202.  Guidelines for Placement into Elementary and Intermediate Foreign Languages can be found here: Guidelines.

Placement Test Information

Why?

1. To remove your major's language requirement by showing proficiency in a given language (to place out of the language requirement). To do this, you must come to the Language Resource Center on one of the days/times below to take a proctored computerized test in either French, German, or Spanish. The test costs $10.00 and must be paid for at the time you take the test with a credit card. No cash is accepted.

Students should not take the placement test in a language they have not studied. They may not take the official placement exam proctored in the Language Resource Center more than twice. There is no placement test for English. Students whose native language is NOT English may fill out the form, PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION FOR LANGUAGES NOT TESTED AT UNC CHARLOTTE.  For more information, see: Proficiency Requirement.
 

Where and When?

The test will be given in the Language Resource Center on the 4th floor of the College of Education Building (COED 433) on the following dates. Please arrive 10 minutes early. The test takes 10-45 minutes.

Summer and Fall 2009

Freshman SOAR only

Friday, August 21, 2009 -- time tba
Thursday, January 7, 2010 -- time tba
Friday, January 8, 2010  -- time tba

Transfer Students and Returning Students

Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 10:00-11:00am
Thursday, August 20, 2009, 1:30-2:30pm
Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 10:00-11:00am
Friday, August 28, 2009, 10:00-11:00am
Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 3:00-4:00pm
Friday, September 25, 2009, 10:00-11:00am
Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 3:00-4:00pm
Friday, October 30, 2009, 10:00-11:00am
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 3:00-4:00pm
Friday, December 4, 2009, 10:00-11:00am

Spring 2010

Times TBA
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010

What?
Proficiency Tests are only offered in French, German, and Spanish.
 

How?
Please be PROMPT at the appointed testing time. Once the test begins, late arrivals will have to wait until another time.
Bring with you a valid picture ID. (i.e. Student ID)
Bring a valid credit card. You must know your 800 ID number.
All material must be cleared off your computer station during the testing period.
 

Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions or are not sure which test you should take, please visit the Department of Languages and Culture Studies located in room COED 427, or contact the following people:

Bonnie Thomas
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COED 427
phone: 704-687-8754

or

Dr. Ann Gonzalez
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COED 439
phone: 704-687-8781