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 credits. Retroactive credits are only given in conjunction with the first language course taken at the university. Students should contact the appropriate foreign language department before the beginning of the semester to verify that the course that they are taking generates retroactive credits.
No. However, with a sufficiently high score, students can establish competency and thus satisfy a graduation requirement. Furthermore, UW-EC has a policy on retro credits which involves completing the course the student places into with a grade of B or better and thus being awarded credit for the course taken and all previous courses. Students should talk to the chair of the foreign language department at orientation if they are interested in this option.
No. The tests are for placement only. The Department of Foreign Languages at UW-Oshkosh has a retroactive credit policy which involves completing the course the student places into with a grade of B or better, and thus being awarded credit for the course taken and most previous courses. Students should consult with an advisor or instructor in the Department of Foreign Languages if they are interested in this option.
