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
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
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 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.