PLU's Language Placement Exams.
Through placement, you will
be assured of taking a course with other students
at your same level and of benefiting as much as
possible from the instruction.
French Placement Exam.
The French placement test is offered throughout the school year and
summer during normal operating hours in the Language Resource Center. You do not need an appointment to take the placement exam.
(See below for directions.) You can take the placement exam online on or off campus at http://webcape.byuhtrsc.org?acct=plu. The password is "lutes1". The test takes about 15-25 minutes. Please print a copy of the results for your records.
Placement guide for French Placement Exam: Upon completing the placement exam, you will see your results automatically in your internet browser. Please print a copy of this. If your results place you in a course that is not offered during the term you wish to register, please contact the French Program Faculty for proper placement: Roberta Brown at 253-535-7630 or brownrs@plu.edu, or Mark Jensen at 253-535-7219 or jensenmk@plu.edu.
German Placement Exam.
The German placement test is offered throughout the school year and
summer during
normal operating hours in the Language Resource Center. You do not need an appointment to take the placement exam.
(See below for directions.) You can take the placement exam online on or off campus at http://webcape.byuhtrsc.org?acct=plu. The password is "lutes1". The test takes about 15-25 minutes. Please print a copy of the results for your records.
Placement Guide for German Placement Exam:
Upon completing the placement exam, you will see your results automatically in your internet browser. Please print a copy of this. If your results place you in a course that is not offered during the term you wish to register, please contact the German Program Faculty for proper placement: Janet Holmgren at 253-535-7229 or holmgrjb@plu.edu, or Kirsten Christensen at christkm@plu.edu or 253-535-7321.
Spanish Placement Exam.
The Spanish placement test is offered throughout the school year and
summer during
normal operating hours in the Language Resource Center. You do not need an appointment to take the placement exam.
(See below for directions.) You can take the placement exam online on or off campus at http://webcape.byuhtrsc.org?acct=plu. The password is "lutes1". The test will take about 15-25 minutes. Please print a copy of the results for your records.
Placement Guide for the Spanish Placement Exam:
- 0-195: Spanish 101
- 196-355: Spanish 102
- 356-439: Spanish 201
- 440 and higher: Consult with Spanish Program Faculty
Should you have questions about the test or PLU's Spanish
program, contact Tamara Williams at 253-535-7678 or williatr@plu.edu, or Bridget Yaden at 253-535-8330 or yadenlbe@plu.edu.
Other languages offered at PLU.
If you are continuing in another language offered at PLU, please contact the following persons to assure correct placement or to ask about the program. They will gladly return your messages.
Directions
The Language Resource Center is located in the Mortvedt Library, on
the corner of 121st Street and Park. We are on the third floor in room 331.
