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Become a Languages & Cultures Student
Ready to apply to become a student? The Admissions website provides you with everything you need to apply to UCCS.
Wondering how to take a Placement & Proficiency Exam?
Please contact langcult@uccs.edu with your full name, email address (preferably your uccs.edu one if you have one) and the language(s) you would like to take. Placement exams allow us to understand what course will suit your language skills and experience. Proficiency exams will help determine if you are ready to fulfill your LAS language requirement.
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Students may need to satisfy a world language requirement as part of their degree program, a criterion often specified in their degree audit. Should students have any inquiries regarding this requirement, they are encouraged to reach out to their academic advisor for assistance. Those seeking placement or aiming to demonstrate proficiency to fulfill this requirement should contact us at langcult@uccs.edu In the email please include what language you would like to test for.
We now manage the language placement process, previously overseen by the Excel Languages Center. To schedule your assessment, please contact us at langcult@uccs.edu. Please note that students taking the assessment will not receive academic credit; instead, they will receive a language proficiency document indicating their level based on their score. Upon completing the placement exam, we will notify both you and your Academic Advisor of the recommended course for your proficiency level. We always recommend visiting the Excel Languages Center as their tutors are available to help you prepare for these assessments and provide support once you are enrolled in courses.
If a faculty member assigned a language proficiency assessment or WebCAPE test for a class requirement (ex: pre- or post-test), contact us at langcult@uccs.edu, please cc your instructor in the email.
Our department does not administer English proficiency assessments for international student admissions. Those that have questions about English proficiency assessments are encouraged to contact their admissions counselor. Please contact us at langcult@uccs.edu if you need support finding campus resources.