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Bienvenidos!  Spanish at VU
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The Spanish program at VU offers a full range of courses to accommodate student needs and interests: those with no previous background will find beginning language classes just the thing, while more advanced students will enjoy the challenge of courses taught exclusively in Spanish. Students also can take advantage of study-abroad programs in Mexico and Spain, participation in an active Spanish club, and the opportunity to teach in the Bridges elementary after-school program.

 
 

For more information about the Spanish program, we invite you to visit the following pages:
• How to major or minor in Spanish at VU
• Spanish scholarships
• Course offerings in Spanish
• Study abroad in Mexico or Spain

How to take the Spanish Placement Exam

The purpose of the placement exam is to determine at what level you should begin your language studies at Valparaiso University. The exam will place you into a specific VU course. You must complete and pass this course in order to receive credit toward a language major or minor or toward a General Education language requirement.

The use of outside assistance of any kind is prohibited when taking the placement exam. This includes assistance obtained through electronic or other means such as websites, dictionaries, textbooks, other individuals, etc. It would be to your disadvantage to use outside assistance since doing so might place you into a higher course for which you would not be properly prepared. Moreover, using outside assistance would also be a violation of the Valparaiso University Honor Code: "I have neither given or received nor have I tolerated others' use of unauthorized aid."

Answers to other FAQ.

STEP 1
Password: crusaders1
STEP 2 Reason for taking exam? Placement - summer FOCUS
STEP 3 Complete the survey When you complete the required survey on your previous language study, click on the CONTINUE buttom at the bottom of the screen to begin the exam.
STEP 4 Take the exam You should expect to spend approximately 30 minutes taking the Placement Exam.

Upon completion, the Exam Report with your total points will appear on the screen.
STEP 5 Verify your placement 0 - 224 correct
225 - 299correct
300 - 359 correct
360 - 549 correct
550 + 		= Spanish 101
= Spanish 102
= Spanish 203
= Spanish 204
= Spanish 220
STEP 6 Print off your results Once you complete the exam, you will see your results on the screen.  Print off this page and bring it with you when you come to campus for Summer FOCUS.
BEGIN SPANISH PLACEMENT EXAM




 

 


Spanish Faculty
 
           
 
 
 

Valparaiso University
Department of Foreign Languages
& Literatures
113 Meier Hall
Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Tel: 219.464.5341  •  Fax: 219.464.5692  •  e-mail