What is my Second Language requirement?
What year did you enter SMU?
[[2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015->You are under UC 2012]]
[[2016 or later-> You are under UC 2016]]
You are under UC 2012.
Your requirement is to take 2 semesters beyond the point of entry, unless you enter at 4th semester or above.
Did you take a language placement exam?
[[Yes->What level did you place into?]]
[[No->Are you enrolling in a language you haven't studied before?]]
[[Can I waive the requirement?->Can I waive it?]]
You are under UC 2016.
Your requirement is to complete the 2nd semester level of language study.
Did you take the placement exam?
[[Yes->Where did you place?]]
[[No->Are you starting a new language?]]
[[Can I waive the requirement?->Can I waive it16?]]
What level did you place into?
[[1401 or 1502]]
[[1402]]
[[2401, 2301, 2311 or 2341]]
[[2302,2312, 2402, or 2455]]
[[3000-level or above]]
Are you enrolling in a language you haven't studied before?
[[Yes->Enroll in 1401]]
[[No->Take the placement exam now]]
Can I waive the Second Language requirement?
Answer this sequence of questions to determine if you're eligible to waive the requirement.
Do you have transfer credit for 2 semesters of a 2nd language completed before enrolling at SMU?
[[Yes]]
[[No]]
What level did you place into?
[[1401 or 1502->1.2016]]
[[1402->2.2016]]
[[2401, 2301, 2311 or 2341->3.2016]]
[[2302,2312, 2402, or 2455->4.2016]]
[[3000-level or above->upper.2016]]
Are you enrolling in a language you haven't studied before?
[[Yes->Enroll in 1401]]
[[No->Take the placement exam]]
Your Language Requirement is fulfilled. Please contact the Prof. Miller, World Languages Advisor ([email protected]) for more information about minoring or majoring in a language.
Did you score 4 or 5 on the AP?
OR
5, 6, or 7 on the IB exam?
OR
640 or above on the SAT II?
[[Yes->Yes]]
[[No->Do you have native literacy in a language other than English?]]
Are you classified as an international student at SMU?
AND
Did you complete an ESL course at SMU?
[[Yes->Yes]]
[[No->Did you attend high school in another language?]]
Did you attend high school in a country where English is not the primary language?
OR
Did you attend a high school where the primary language of instruction was not English?
[[Yes->Provide transcripts to the WL Advisor]]
[[No->Do you fluently speak a language not offered at SMU?]]
Provide transcripts to Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]).
When your transcripts are verified, your Second Language Requirement will be waived.
Please contact the World Languages Advisor for more information about minoring or majoring in a language.
Do you fluently speak a language not offered at SMU?
[[Yes->Contact WL Advisor to set up an OPI exam]]
[[No->Place 4th]]
Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) to set up an OPI exam.
Scoring Intermediate Mid or above on the OPI exam in a language not offered at SMU fulfills your Second Language requirement.You must take the exam by spring of your first year at SMU.
Did you place into 4th semester or above?
[[Yes->proficiency]]
[[No, but I'm under UC2016 and placed into 3rd semester->PreProf]]
[[No->DASS]]
You are eligible to take a proficiency exam to meet your Second Language requirement.
Please contact the Prof. Miller, World Languages Advisor ([email protected]) for more information.
If you elect this option, you must take the proficiency exam by spring of your first year at SMU
You do not meet any of the criteria to waive your Second Language requirement.
To determine how to fulfill your requirement, [[Click here->Start]]
You may be eliglible to take the ACTFL OPIc online proficiency test. You must be under UC2016 AND not yet enrolled at SMU to choose this option. Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for more information.
Enroll in 1401. If you need assistance, please contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]).
Your Second Language requirement will be fulfilled by completing 1401 and 1402.
You are required to take the placement exam before registering. If you need assistance accessing the exam, contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]).
When you know your placement score, [[Click here->What level did you place into?]]
If your placement score says only 1401, enroll in 1401.
If it says 1401 or 1502, you must determine which is your placement based on the amount of previous study you have in the language. Your transcript will be checked to ensure you enroll where you should.
[[I belong in 1401->Enroll in 1401]]
[[I belong in 1502->1502]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage]]
[[No-> 2nd]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage]]
[[No->3rd]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage]]
[[No->4th]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage3]]
[[No->upper]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage]]
[[No->advbgnr]]
You are not eligible to enroll in a 1000 or 2000 level course without permission.
Please contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for information about enrolling in a course for Heritage speakers.
Enroll in 1502. Your requirement will be fulfilled by completing 1502 and a 3rd semester course.
You are also eligible for retroactive credit for 1401.
Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for information about starting a minor or major.
Your Second Language requirement will be fulfilled by taking 1402 and then a 3rd semester course.
Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for information on beginning a minor or major.
Your Second Language requirement will be fulfilled by taking this 3rd semester course and then a 4th semester course.
You are also eligible for retroactive credit for all lower level courses.
Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for information about starting a minor or major.
Your Second Language requirement will be fulfilled by taking this fourth semester course.
You are also eligible for retroactive credit for all lower level courses.
4th semester courses count toward a minor.
Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for information about starting a minor or major.
Your Second Language requirement will be fulfilled by taking one 3000 or 4000-level course.
These courses count toward a minor or major.
You are also eligible for retroactive credit for all lower level courses.
Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for information about starting a minor or major.
If your placement score says only 1401, enroll in 1401.
If it says 1401 or 1502, you must determine which is your placement based on the amount of previous study you have in the language. Your transcript will be checked to ensure you enroll where you should.
[[I belong in 1401->Enroll in 1401]]
[[I belong in 1502->1502.2016]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage]]
[[No-> 2nd.2016]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage]]
[[No->3rd.2016]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage]]
[[No->4th.2016]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage3]]
[[No->ul.2016]]
You are required to take the placement exam before registering. If you need assistance accessing the exam, contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]).
When you know your placement score, [[Click here->Where did you place?]]
Are you a Heritage speaker of the language?
[[Yes->Heritage]]
[[No->ab.2016]]
Enroll in 1502. Your requirement will be fulfilled by completing 1502.
You are also eligible for retroactive credit for 1401.
Continue into 3rd semester to also fulfill your Language & Literature requirement.
Your Second Language requirement will be fulfilled by taking 1402
You are also eligible for retroactive credit for 1401.
Continue into 3rd semester to also complete your Language & Literature requirement.
Completing this 3rd semester course fulfills both your Second Language requirement and your Language & Literature requirement.
You are also eligible for retroactive credit for all lower level courses.
Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for information on starting a minor or major.
Completing this 4th semester course fulfills both your Second Language requirement and your Language & Literature requirement.
You are also eligible for retroactive credit for all lower level courses.
This course counts toward a minor. Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for information on starting a minor or major.
Completing one 3000 or 4000-level course fulfills both your Second Language requirement and your Language & Literature requirement.
You are eligible for retroactive credit for all lower level courses.
These courses courses count toward a minor or major.
Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) for information about starting a minor or major.
Contact Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]) about enrolling in a course for Heritage Speakers.
Can I waive the Second Language requirement?
Answer this sequence of questions to determine if you're eligible to waive the requirement.
Do you have transfer credit equivalent to 2nd semester of a 2nd language completed before enrolling at SMU?
[[Yes]]
[[No]]
Do you have a DASS exemption for the Second Language Requirement?
[[Yes->2appr]]
[[No->Not eligible]]
Your requirement will be met by taking two courses approved for DASS substitution.
For more information, consult the DASS office or Prof. Miller, the WL Advisor ([email protected]).