Language Learning Center

Language Placement

Placement

Not sure where to start? Check out the Language Advising Flowchart for help.

If you would like to continue a language that you have previously studied or have some previous knowledge in that language (formal study, family or community exposure, or significant travel or immersion experience), consult the Placement Information by Language section to determine which level is most appropriate. If the language is not listed, please contact the Language Learning Center to discuss your options.

Placement Deadlines

Fall and Spring Registration

Please complete the required placement steps a minimum of 5 business days before your advising appointment or registration ticket. See the Placement Information by Language section below for the required steps.

Placement Information by Language

Refer to language specific instructions below. For general questions regarding language placement, contact the LLC.

American Sign Language

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for ASLS 1010.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of ASL, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Denise Crochet for advising.

Arabic

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for Arabic 1010.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of Arabic, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Bouchaib Gadir.

Chinese

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for Chinese 1010.
  • If you have taken or plan to take an AP, IB, or Cambridge A-Levels Chinese test, complete this form, and your Academic Advisor will assist you with placement and registration.
  • Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • All other students, please follow these steps to access the Chinese Placement test:
    • Go to the Chinese Placement Test.
    • Click on the “Enroll in Course” button located on the right-hand side of the page.
    • Click on the “Go to your Dashboard” button located on the right-hand side of the page.
    • Read the information closely and follow the instructions to obtain your Chinese placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, please contact Professor Lin Zhu.

French

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for FREN1010.
  • If you have taken or plan to take an AP, IB, or Cambridge A-Levels French test, complete this form, and your Academic Advisor will assist you with placement and registration.
  • If you are a native speaker of French, speak French at home, grew up speaking French, or have significant community or other exposure to French, please contact Dr. Charles A. Mignot, PhD, the Director of the French Language Program, for advising.
  • All other students, please follow these steps to access the French Placement Test:
    • Go to the French Placement Test Taking Information page.
    • The French Placement Test is multiple-choice and covers self-evaluation, grammar, and reading. The test is designed to give you several opportunities to answer questions at different levels of skills. Plan on taking 15-45 minutes for the test.
    • Set up your profile using your Tulane student ID number. Use your Tulane student ID number for the Test Taker ID on your profile.
    • You can view your Avant score upon completion of the test. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL REGARDING YOUR PLACEMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL language@tulane.edu.

German

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for German 1010.
  • If you have taken or plan to take an AP, IB, or Cambridge A-Levels German test, complete this form, and your Academic Advisor will assist you with placement and registration.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of German, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Pia Köstner.

Greek

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for Greek 1010.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of Greek, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Thomas Frazel.

Haitian Creole

  • If you have never previously studied Haitian Creole and have no previous knowledge, register for HACR 1010.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of Haitian Creole, or if you have questions about the program or curriculum, please contact Professor Fayçal Falaky.

Hebrew

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for Hebrew 1010.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of Hebrew, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Ari Ofengenden.

Italian

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for Italian 1010.
  • If you have taken or plan to take an AP, IB, or Cambridge A-Levels Italian test, complete this form, and your Academic Advisor will assist you with placement and registration.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of Italian, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Elena Daniele.

Japanese

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for ASTJ 1010.
  • If you have taken or plan to take an AP, IB, or Cambridge A-Levels Japanese test, complete this form, and your Academic Advisor will assist you with placement and registration.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of Japanese, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Saeko Yatsuka-Jensen.

Latin

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for Latin 1010.
  • If you have taken or plan to take an AP, IB, or Cambridge A-Levels Latin test, complete this form, and your Academic Advisor will assist you with placement and registration.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of Latin, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Thomas Frazel.

Portuguese

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for Portuguese 1120.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of Portuguese, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Megwen Loveless.

Russian

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for Russian 1010.
  • If you have previous study or knowledge of Russian, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
  • For questions about the program or curriculum, contact Professor Lidia Zhigunova.

Spanish

  • If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for Spanish 1010.
  • If you have taken or plan to take an AP, IB, or Cambridge A-Levels Spanish test, complete this form, and your Academic Advisor will assist you with placement and registration.
  • If you are a native speaker of Spanish, speak Spanish at home, grew up speaking Spanish, or have significant community or other exposure to Spanish, please contact Ángela Ramirez for advising.
  • All other students, please follow these steps to access the Spanish Placement Test:
    • Go to the Spanish Placement Test Taking Information page.
    • The Spanish Placement Test is multiple-choice and covers self-evaluation, grammar, and reading. The test is designed to give you several opportunities to answer questions at different levels of skills. Plan on taking 15-45 minutes for the test.
    • Set up your profile using your Tulane student ID number. Use your Tulane student ID number for the Test Taker ID on your profile.
    • You can view your Avant score upon completion of the test. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL REGARDING YOUR PLACEMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL language@tulane.edu.