The language requirement (POD-L) mandates that all students fulfill the first year of a language other than English if their native language is English. If your native language is something other than English, you may fulfill the POD-L with English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
POD-L process<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Department of Languages and Cultures provides self-assessments (questionnaires that you can fill out on your own in the summer) in all languages to guide you in registering for an appropriate language course in the summer before the DLC language placements take place during New Student Orientation (NSO). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Completing the online summer self-assessment does not fulfill the POD-L even if you are proficient at the 200 level or above. Rather, the DLC must verify self-assessments to validate the fulfillment of the POD-L with a proficiency evaluation. You will have the opportunity to verify your self-assessment during NSO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you do not complete the summer self-assessment, you should participate in the language placement during NSO. You will complete a paper copy of the summer self-assessment, plus either an oral or written component (depending on the language) that allows us to determine the appropriate class for you. Results of the process are emailed to you, the Office of the Registrar and your adviser. If you do not receive an email from a DLC faculty member, it means you have not participated in the NSO language placement. If you missed the language placement assessment, it is your responsibility to contact the Department of Languages and Cultures to schedule a make-up assessment, preferably before classes begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n