Are the placement decisions binding?
Yes. Students in French, German and Spanish have to register for the course in which they place, although instructors can allow students to move up or down one course level. The results of the placement exam are valid for up to 1 year, and retesting is allowed. If a student believes s/he has been misplaced on the basis of the placement test, s/he should speak to the foreign language coordinator or to an advisor in the affected department before the first week of classes is over. 3. Do students receive credit for taking the test? No. The tests are for placement only. However, a student can receive retroactive credits by completing the course that he/she places into with a grade of B or better in French and Spanish, and B- in German. Retroactive credits award students with credits for previous courses in the language sequence. For example, 4 credits for 1st semester, plus 4 credits for 2nd semester, plus 3 credits for 3rd semester, plus 3 credits for 4th semester, with a maximum of 14 cr
In French and German the placement scores are advisory. In Spanish they are binding but retesting is allowed (the final placement decision is based on the most current score). If a student believes s/he has been misplaced on the basis of the placement test, s/he should talk to the foreign language consultant or to an advisor in the affected department. A retest may be suggested.
