Language Requirement
When applying to the Global Studies major, completion of the elementary year of the foreign language is acceptable (i.e. Spanish 3). *Sophomore applicants may apply without Foreign Language.
Completion of the intermediate year (typically 6 quarters except for Spanish) is required by graduation to fulfill all major requirements.
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Make sure that you check if the language you are taking offers intermediate level at UCLA.
- Spanish Courses fill up quickly so students should consider other languages if possible.
- Courses can be completed in the summer at UCLA or a Community college. Consult with our advising office.
- If you have AP Spanish with a score of 4, please consult the Spanish and Portuguese department to determine the appropriate course for enrollment.
Other Ways To Complete Language Requirement
Please consult with our advising office for clarification
- Language Placement Tests will give you a course recommendation. They are offered through a language's respective department. You must take the Placement Test, not the Exemption Test. *Note: Exemption Test is only for the College Foreign Language requirement. Common placement tests and deadlines. Plan accordingly as some tests are only offered once a year.
- AP Test credit may be accepted depending on the AP score.
- Students with an F1 visa who attended a high school where the primary language of instruction was not English may be exempt.
- IGETC FL may be accepted as 1 year equivalent. Students must take 2nd year to complete the requirement
Students minoring in Global Studies do not have to complete the language requirement.
