If you had no language in high school (or one year or less of a language), or want to start a new language at JMU:

Take 101 in the language of your choice followed by 102, 231, and 232.

You can also do combined 101/102 (in the course 111) and combined 231 and 232 (in the course 212).  These courses are not offered regularly, so plan ahead when making your schedule.

If you have previous experience with the language, take the placement exam and enroll in the course into which you are placed.  

If you need a placement exam in a language other than Spanish, French, German, Italian or Russian, please email the contact person for that language.

If you achieved the Seal of Biliteracy in High School:
If you achieved the Seal of Biliteracy in High School, you will automatically place into 232 of the language you were learning. Speakers who achieved a test score of Intermediate high or above for the Seal, should contact the department head at chalupcs@jmu.edu.

Note for Orientation Students following the One Book Checklist:

If you have determined you do not need to take a language placement exam, you can simply skip the FLPE step on the One Book Checklist and go on to the next step. Not having that step checked off will not prevent you from completing the other steps.