Please read the following instructions carefully.

If you were instructed to take a language placement test and are now here on this page, that means you have a language requirement for your degree. You can either study a language you have previous experience with or take up a new one. Please read on to see your options:

A. You have a language requirement for your degree. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. What language(s) have you studied/do you have experience with?

2. Do you plan on studying that language(s) here at Seton Hall?

YES: To take the placement test for your language of choice, please choose that language from the drop down lists on this site and follow the instructions.* (At the top of this page, select "View All Pages.")

NO: You can study a new language, no need to take a placement test. Just register for the first course in the language sequence (e.g., "Elementary 1" or "Introductory 1”).

🗣 Students with native proficiency can submit a certificate or seal to the Global Learning Center at languageplacement@shu.edu for evaluation.

🔎 For complete information about the language placement test, visit: https://www.shu.edu/global-learning-center/language-placement-testing.cfm.

NOTE:

You should take the placement test 2–3 weeks before your orientation. If you take the test later, your results may not be processed in time for orientation and registration.

Tests can take 3–5 business days for a completed test to be scored and reported.
You will receive your results and placement level via email about one week after you complete the exam. The results will be sent electronically to your academic profile and post overnight.
Your ability to register for language classes opens once your placement score officially posts into the system. This may take a day or two from when you’re notified by email, so have patience and check back to register for your classes.

* The placement test determines the level most appropriate for your ability in the language you plan to study. You are expected to abide by the Honor Code when taking your test. You should not receive help from anyone or use any books, notes, phones, dictionaries, etc. while taking it.

✉️ Please direct further questions about placement testing to languageplacement@shu.edu. Use your shu.edu email address and include your SHU ID when corresponding about your placement test and results.