Language Placement Procedures for Study Abroad Returnees
Updated 4/1/2026
This table summarizes the language placement procedures for study abroad returnees. Ask placement contacts and departmental adviser of the applicable language for more information.
| Language | Required Placement Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Online Placement Test and Oral Interview | |
| Chinese | Online Placement Test, Essay Test and Oral Interview | |
| Czech | Written Placement Test and Oral Interview | |
| French | Online Placement Test | |
| German | Online Placement Test and Oral Interview | |
| Hebrew | Online Placement Test and Oral Interview | |
| Hindi | Online Placement Test, Written Placement Test and Oral Interview | |
| Italian | Online Placement Test and Oral Interview for those who have not yet demonstrated proficiency level required by Weinberg | |
| Japanese | Online Placement Test (on campus only), Written Test and Oral Interview | |
| Korean | Online Placement Test, Written Test and Oral Interview | |
| Latin | Online Placement Test for those who have not yet demonstrated proficiency level required by Weinberg and if they did not attend the ICCS Rome program | |
| Polish | Online Placement Test and Oral Interview | |
| Portuguese | Online Placement Test for those who have not yet demonstrated proficiency level required by Weinberg | Students who have fulfilled Weinberg language proficiency requirement studying abroad should consult with a departmental adviser to determine placement |
| Russian | Online Placement Test and Oral Interview | |
| Spanish | Online Placement Test and Oral Interview for those who have not yet demonstrated proficiency level required by Weinberg | Students who have fulfilled Weinberg language proficiency requirement before studying abroad should consult with a departmental adviser to determine placement |
| Swahili | Online Placement Test | Plus Oral interview for those who have not yet demonstrated proficiency level required by Weinberg |
| Turkish | Online Placement Test and Oral Interview | |
| Urdu | Written Placement Test and Oral Interview |