World Languages & Cultures Proficiency Testing
The USU Department of World Languages & Cultures offers Language Proficiency Testing for students wishing to gain credit for their foreign language fluency. Students interested in declaring a language major or minor, or simply seeking to get a leg up on the Bachelor of Arts Foreign Language Requirement, may schedule a time to take a language proficiency test in person on the Logan Main Campus, or remotely at a USU Statewide Location.
Our department offers progressive computer-based tests that measure the test taker's proficiency in reading, writing, and listening for the following languages:
- Chinese (Mandarin) *Traditional or Simplified
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Portuguese - if you lived in a country for 10+ months where Portuguese was spoken, you may register for PORT 3040. Contact Jasmine Morales to override the prerequisites. (You may purchase 16 lower-division credits after obtaining a B or above for the class).
- We are also authorized to administer language tests for 50+ other world languages through the BYU FLATS program.
- Have your FLATS test proctored here at USU by adding the following to the sign-up form:
Proctor: Jasmine Morales
0820 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-0720
jasmine.morales@usu.edu
435-797-1209
- Have your FLATS test proctored here at USU by adding the following to the sign-up form:
You can learn more about the test for each language by scrolling down below.
Testing Contact
Why you should take a Language Proficiency Test
Whether you've spent extensive time in a foreign country or simply taken a few classes in high school, taking a Language Proficiency Test can propel you forward in your college career. Through language testing, you can:
- Test out of up to 4 lower-level language classes (1010, 1020, 2010, 2020) for only $100 per course
- Potential to add up to 16 credits (20 for Japanese) towards your graduation (Must be a registered USU student, other language requirements may apply). Choose to purchase the credits you need
- Complete the Bachelor of Arts foreign language requirement (If proficiency exceeds all four lower division classes)
- Accelerated track towards completing a Language Minor program
- Accelerated track towards completing a Language Major program
Steps to Schedule & Take a Test
Pay the Testing Fee
Pay the Testing Fee
Where to Take the Test (on the Logan Campus)
Where to Take the Test (on the Logan Campus)
Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center | Room 101
Monday-Friday | 9 am - 4 pm
Call (435) 797-1209 or email Jasmine Morales to schedule your appointment at the Logan Campus Testing location.
USU SLC Testing Center
Spanish, German, French, and Russian only.
920 West LeVoy Drive, Taylorsville, UT 84123
- Monday | 8 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday-Thursday | 8 am - 9 pm
- Friday | 8 am - 8 pm
Last testing appointment at the SLC Testing Center is two hours before closing. Call (435) 797-4233 or email Matthew Fox to make an appointment.
Other USU Campuses
If you want to take the language test somewhere other than the Logan campus or the SLC testing center, you need to coordinate with the staff at that location. They will provide details to arrange a test near you. The test must be taken during the office hours of our staff, which are the same as those at the Logan Campus. For students at the following USU campuses, contact the listed proctors for assistance in setting up your test.
- Brigham City: Della Burwell (435) 919-1221
- Kaysville: Renee Justice (801) 499-5120
- Moab: Joan Miller (435) 797-5117
- Orem: Tatyana Felt (435) 797-5374
- Price: Cathrin Alaei (435) 613-5325
- Tooele: Doni O'Loughlin (435) 797-9898
- Vernal: Tanis Jensen (435) 722-1777
- Southwest: Maren Kaldor (435) 623-0537