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World Language Placement

 

Language Background Survey for Freshmen & Transfer Students

Incoming Freshmen, Dual-Enrolled or Transfer students are strongly encouraged to complete the following survey about their language background. The information gathered helps the College determine whether students are likely to need language coursework, and, if so, at what level. Please note that formal coursework will be determined by the Registrar’s Office as high school transcripts are processed. Even if you anticipate receiving a high school waiver, you should complete the form below.

Freshman/Transfer Language Survey

World Language Requirements

Updates in the World Language Requirement are rolling out beginning in 2025. Please consult the appropriate information according to the year of the degree sheet you are following for your major.

For students who matriculated at GCC during academic year 2024-25 or earlier
Please see the flow chart below for further details regarding the language waiver and options for fulfilling the language requirement.

Spring 2025 or earlier

For students matriculating at GCC during academic year 2025-26
Beginning in Fall 2025, there are distinct language requirements for B.A. degrees and Business/Calderwood B.S. degrees. Please consult the link below for details about the requirements and the waiver possibilities.

Fall 2025-Spring 2026

For students matriculating at GCC during academic year 2026-27 or thereafter
Beginning in Fall 2026, language waivers will solely be available based on proven proficiency. See the link below for details.

Fall 2026 onward

Information for Current Grove City College Students

Students who have had prior exposure to a language but have not taken an AP exam or received college credit in the language must take the Foreign Language Placement Exam before registering for their first modern languages course at Grove City College.

Students may take the placement exam any time during the spring or summer in anticipation of fall registration or during the fall or winter in anticipation of spring registration. Scores will remain valid for six months. After initial placement, a student’s progression into advanced courses will be determined by successful completion of prerequisites. For determining your placement in a classical language, please reach out to Dr. Seulgi Byun for Biblical Greek or Hebrew or to Dr. Mark Graham for Latin (note: only Latin 101 and 102 are offered at GCC, and this is on an irregular basis).
 
Instructions for Taking the Spanish or French Language Placement Exam

Students are expected to adhere to Grove City College’s Academic Integrity Policy. All work should be the student’s own, and the use of notes, dictionaries, translation tools, textbooks, and all other forms of assistance during the placement exam are prohibited.

  1. Go to Grove City College Placement Exam. 
  2. Create an account and sign in. 
  3. Choose and complete the appropriate language test. 
  4. Consult the chart on the results page (and below) for your placement recommendation. The department chair will review your results. A follow-up oral interview may be requested to confirm placement.
The chart below can assist you in determining which course you should take based on your score. If you have any questions concerning your results, please contact Dr. Kelsey Madsen, chair of the Department of Modern Languages.
 
WebCAPE Placement Guidelines
Spanish
WebCAPE Score
Recommended
Grove City College Course
0-250 SPAN 101
251 - 330 SPAN 102 
331 - 380 SPAN 201 
381 - 430 SPAN 202 
431+  SPAN 303, 306 or 308
 
French
WebCAPE Score
Recommended
Grove City College Course
0-240  FREN 101
241-320   FREN 102
321-360 FREN 201
361-400 FREN 202
401+ FREN 301, 305, or 307
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