The language requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum requires language proficiency at the intermediate level achieved by coursework (LANG 103+104) or by placement testing. These guidelines help you select the right language course based on your proficiency. 

Language placement is determined by the following:

• AP scores (officially reported to Catholic University)
  1. See equivalency chart
  2. Take the next course in the language sequence.
     
     
• IB scores (officially reported to Catholic University)
  
  1. See equivalency chart
  2. Take the next course in the language sequence

• Transfer credit (of dual enrollment courses or those taken at another institution)

1. 1. See equivalency chart of already approved courses (listed by state):.
      If you have taken a course not on the list above, please send your official transcript for course transfer evaluation to cua-transfercredit@cua.edu
   2. Take the next course in the language sequence. 

• Number of years of language learning:
  
  The placement test is not required for Freshmen, but strongly recommended. Freshmen can place themselves using the equivalencies below. All other students must take the placement test. 

Years of study	Placement Note: LANG denotes any of the following language-specific course codes: ARAB, CHN, FREN, GER, ITAL and SPAN.
1-2 years of high school language	LANG 101: Elementary I  (or placement test)
3 or more years of high school language (B average preferred)	LANG 103: Intermediate I (placement test is not required for incoming freshmen but strongly recommended. All other students must take the placement test.)
Prior informal study or self-study	LANG 101: Elementary I (or placement test)
Homeschooling	LANG 101: Elementary I (or placement test)

• Native Speakers of a language other than English
  Native speakers of languages other than English should consult Dr Ortiz (ortizm@cua.edu) regarding testing availability.
  

Note: If you score above the intermediate level on the written placement test, you must have an oral interview. The placement coordinator will be in touch with you to schedule an oral interview.