Advanced Standing

The School of Modern Languages does not offer advanced standing examinations. However, you may earn advanced standing credit for up to two courses in the same language (6–8 credits total) by completing specific Georgia Tech coursework with a grade of C or higher, as outlined in the tables below.

  • Eligible courses: 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 in languages currently offered
  • Not eligible: 3000- or 4000-level courses
  • Fee: $90 per course (maximum two courses)
  • Form submission: Email the completed form to Mirla Gonzalez.

For students seeking advanced standing credit for one course (3-4 credits), there are four options:

Advanced Standing CreditRequired course(s) to successfully complete (with a grade of C or higher) before applying
10011002                                      2001
10022001                                      N/A
20012002                                      N/A
20023XXX or 4XXX                         N/A

 

For students seeking advanced standing credit for two courses (6-8 credits), there are three options:

Advanced Standing CreditRequired course(s) to successfully complete (with a grade of C or higher) before applying
1001         10022001                                   2002
1002         20012002                                   3XXX or 4XXX
2001         20023XXX or 4XXX                      3XXX or 4XXX

 

Who Can Use Advanced Standing?

Advanced standing is ideal for students who did not receive AP or IB credit but have prior language experience.

Steps:

  1. Take the language placement test.
  2. Enroll in the level indicated by your placement.
  3. Complete one or two Georgia Tech courses at that level or above.
  4. Apply for advanced standing credit.

How Can I Use Advanced Standing?

Advanced standing can free up credits for a language/area minor or a double major in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (ALIS).

  • Example 1: Previous High School Study: You studied French in high school but did not receive AP or IB credit. Through your placement test, you place into FREN 2001. Once you complete French 2001 and FREN 2002, you can apply for advanced standing credit for FREN 1001 and FREN 1002. Below is a sample of how these credits may be used. Other combinations may be possible. Consult with an advisor.
    • FREN 1001 and FREN 1002 toward a FREN language minor or African Studies minor, FREN 2001 toward core IMPACTS humanities, and FREN 2002 toward free electives in your primary major
    • FREN 1001, FREN 2001, FREN 2002 toward the ALIS double major, and FREN 1002 toward core IMPACTS humanities or free electives in your primary major
  • Example 2: Native Heritage/Speakers: You did not study the language in high school but grew up in an environment where the language was readily spoken. You take the placement test and place into Japanese 3XXX. You complete two JAPN 3XXX courses at Georgia Tech. If you complete the advanced standing form, you can earn credit for JAPN 2001 and JAPN 2002. Below is a sample of how these credits may be used. Other combinations may be possible. Consult with an advisor.
    • JAPN 2001, JAPN 2002, JAPN 3XXX, JAPN 3XXX toward the Japanese Language minor (you would only need one more 3000/4000 level class to complete the minor)
    • JAPN 2001, JAPN 2002, JAPN 3XXX, JAPN 3XXX toward the ALIS double major
    • JAPN 2001 toward core IMPACTS humanities, and JAPN 2002, JAPN 3XXX, JAPN 3XXX toward free electives (or toward a language minor or double major) 

Advanced Standing Examination in Linguistics

The only Modern Languages course with an exam option is LING 2100, the required course for the linguistics minor.

Additional Resources