If you are beginning the study of any of our languages for the first time you may register for any open 1001 section of that course.
If you are wanting to study French, German, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, or Japanese, and you have studied that language in high school or are a heritage speaker (you grew up in an environment where the language was spoken regularly), you must take the appropriate online placement test before you try to register for a language course.
Follow the instructions in the test. Be sure to select the correct test (there are separate test links for Chinese and Japanese)
Based on your score, you will receive a suggested course or level. Register only for that course/level. Do not register for a different/lower course/level!
Bring a copy of your placement score with you to the class the first day so that your eligibility for that course can be verified.
If you are wanting to study Arabic or Korean, and you have studied that language in high school or are a heritage speaker (you grew up in an environment where the language was spoken regularly), consult with the Arabic advisor or Korean advisor if you are uncertain about your eligibility for a course.
If you received a score of 4/5 on the AP language test, or a 5 or higher on the IB (upper-level) language test before coming to Georgia Tech:
You have earned free elective credit for the 2001 and 2002 courses in that language.
You may register for any 3/4000-level course that interests you.
If your AP/IB credit is not showing up on your records, please go to the Registrar with your scores to get the credit recognized.
If you are bringing in transfer credit from another college/university’s language program see Mirla Gonzalez in Modern Languages to determine if Georgia Tech accepts the credit and to determine placement.
Be aware that if you register for the wrong course or level, the instructor may require you to drop the class, and there is no guarantee that a seat in the correct course/level will be available to you. In other words, if in doubt, make an appointment with an advisor before you register!
