If you read and speak a language other than English, you have the opportunity to satisfy one of the following breadth requirements that have lower-division language course options:

1. Language Other Than English (Category VI) breadth requirement. This requirement consists of competency through the 1C level of language course work (or its equivalent). Demonstrating competency through the 1C and/or 2A levels of UCI language course work may fulfill the Category VI requirement.

2. International/Global Issues (Category VII-B) breadth requirement. Beginning in Fall 2004, the VII-B requirement has been expanded to two courses instead of one. Demonstrating competency through the 2A level of UCI language course work may fulfill the new second course of the requirement. *

You should take the language breadth exam if you have a strong background in a language other than English. Tests are available in all of the languages listed on the right. To inquire about the availability of tests in other languages, contact the Testing Center directly.

Each exam may be taken only once. No university credit is given. No fee is required to take an exam if you are a currently enrolled UCI student.

Registration for these exams is restricted to the second week of each quarter. To register, please come in person with two photo IDs to the Testing Center during that week. Results will not be available by telephone; rather you will be notified via e-mail. Notification will be sent to your academic unit during Finals Week. However, the results will not appear on your transcript.

If you need further information on language testing, please e-mail the Testing Center at testcenter@uci.edu, call (949) 824-6207, or stop by our office. Click on Map for location.