Spanish Placement Test
The Spanish Placement Test’s sole purpose is to place you correctly in the proper level so that you will get the most out of your academic experience in one of our courses. These scores not only dictate your starting point for language study at CSUB but also are used by academic advising exclusively for the purpose of placement into appropriate levels of language courses.
All students enrolling for the first time in a CSUB Spanish course must take a placement test to determine which course would be appropriate for them. Students may not self-place into language courses and must enroll according to their placement results. The only exception is for students entering with course credit (i.e. transfer or AP exam). In the case of AP credit, the student's score on the exam will determine course placement:
Spanish Placement
| AP Score | Credit Granted | Course to Enroll |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | SPAN 1000 & 1010 | SPAN 2000 or SPAN 2020 (for Heritage Speakers) |
| 4 | SPAN 1010 & 2000 or SPAN 2000 & 2020 (for Heritage Speakers) | SPAN 2010 or SPAN 2030 (for Heritage Speakers) |
| 5 | SPAN 2000 & 2010 or SPAN 2020 & 2030 (for Heritage Speakers) | SPAN 3000 |
*Note: Courses may not be taught every semester. Check the most current list of projected course offerings.
Bonus credits!
Bonus Credits (6 additional units) may be awarded for courses if proficiency/placement testing demonstrates the student to be on an advanced level and the student achieves a grade of C or above in the course the student places into.
For example, if a student places into and successfully completes Spanish 1010, credit for both Spanish 1000 and 1010 will be awarded. Likewise, if a student places into and completes Spanish 2000, credit for Spanish 1000, 1010, and 2000 will be awarded. These "bonus" credits also apply to those who place into the fluent speaker (i.e. Heritage) track (Spanish 2020 and 2030) or at the 3000 level.
French Placement
| AP Score | Credit Granted | Course to Enroll |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | FR 1000 & 1010 | FR 2000 |
| 4 | FR 1010 & 2000 | FR 2010 |
| 5 | FR 2000 & 2010 | FR 3000 |
*Note: Courses may not be taught every semester. Check the most current list of projected course offerings.
Testing Schedule - By appointment only.
To schedule a test contact: Julie Garcia at jjuarez4@csub.edu.
When will I receive the results of the Placement Exam?
- You will receive an email (CSUB email address) regarding placement level.
- Results for Placement exams are sent approximately 5-7 days after your exam.