Fulfilling Your B.A. Language Requirement

If you place into the 300-level on the placement exam, you can take one 300-level class to satisfy the B.A. language requirement or to get a head-start on a major or minor. 

If you place into the 300-level with a score of 650 or better, you can take credit-by-exam to fulfill the BA language requirement. Check here for more information about credit by exam in Spanish.

To fulfill the B.A. language requirement you may also demonstrate your proficiency at a level of Advanced Low through the ACTFL OPI, a Seal of Biliteracy exam, an AP score of 5, or a secondary school transcript from a school in which the target language was used for instruction. 

If you have proficiency in a language not offered at JMU, you may fulfill the B.A. language requirement by taking the AVANT Stamp assessment (https://www.avantassessment.com/tests/stamp) and demonstrating proficiency at the Advanced Low level. You may also present other certifications of the Advanced Low proficiency level, such as the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview, a 5 on the AP exam, or an IB level of 6 or above. 

Transfer Credit:
You may transfer in college credit for approved courses that meet the requirements of 101-232.

Education in the target language:  
Verify completion of two or more years of secondary education primarily taught in a language other than English (the school does not have to be outside the U.S.)