Beginning in the Fall 2025 Catalog:
Students have the option of pursuing language classes or listed courses to fulfill the Languages and Oral Communication and/or Local and Global Perspectives general education headings. Students may take a Spanish or French Placement Test to begin their language classes beyond Beginning Level I. This placement test is not a waiver, does not provide credit, and does not fulfill Languages and Oral Communication and/or Local and Global Perspectives.
Students may satisfy the Languages and Oral Communication general education by transferring in credits earned from a Minnesota Bilingual Seal/Certificate, an ACTFL exam, an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, an International Baccalaureate (IB) exam, or a CLEP exam. Augsburg does not cover exam fees.
If you are in a pre-Fall 2025 catalog year and you are looking to fulfill Modern Language I and II through a test, please consult the pre-Fall 2025 catalog policies page.
SPANISH OR FRENCH Placement Test
Important Notes Before Taking a Placement Test
- This placement test does not award credit. This placement test is not a waiver and does not fulfill Languages and Oral Communication and/or Local and Global Perspectives.
- Retaking the test to get a better score is not allowed.
- You cannot take the placement test for a language that you have already earned college credit in.
- Plan on preparing for the Spanish or French Placement Test by:
- Seting up a Duolingo.com (free) account and practicing for several days
- Giving yourself adequate time for the test: ideally 45 minutes.
- Being aware that the test uses a progressive format. Questions get harder as you go along.