Foreign Language Placement Exam

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.

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.