Proficiency Examination Evaluation

A two-member board, in larger departments selected at random from among the teaching faculty, examines each student individually.  Students are evaluated as having passed or failed the evaluation.

The two examiners must agree on their evaluation of the student's performance.

Undergraduate students receiving evaluations of pass are considered to have satisfied the degree requirement and a notation that language proficiency has been attained becomes part of the permanent record through an entry on the final transcript.   An example transcript notation is as follows:  “Language Proficiency:  Spanish.”  Only the particular language in which proficiency is achieved will be noted.  The method of evaluation will not be noted on the transcript.

Students who fail the proficiency examination should consult with a member of the appropriate department about the additional coursework that will be necessary in preparation for a re-examination. Seniors who do not pass the examination in April may be able to retake it in May.