Frequently Asked Questions

I have studied French before coming to GU-Q but I would prefer to start over. Can I enroll in French 1001?

You must first take the placement test. The placement test will indicate the appropriate course and level you should enroll in. If you need to wait for a semester to enroll in the appropriate level, contact the Director of the French & Global Languages Program to discuss your options. 

I am proficient in French but my language skills have not been assessed yet. Do I need to enroll in a French class?

Yes, you must be enrolled in a language course until your level of proficiency has been assessed. 

I will be in DC next semester. Can I take French there?

Yes. Main campus offers a wide range of French courses. Make sure that you choose the appropriate course within the French language course sequence. If you are not sure, contact the Director of the French & Global Languages Program or your former instructor at GU-Q.

I will be studying abroad next semester. What will happen to my language requirements?

You must discuss your options with your Advising Dean and  the Director of the French & Global Languages Program before you finalize your study abroad plans.

What if I fail the Oral Proficiency Exam?

You can take the Oral Proficiency Exam until you pass. However, you cannot take the OPE more than once a semester. You will have to wait until the next semester to take it.

I am planning on completing the Minor in French. Do I need to take the Oral Proficiency Exam?

Yes, the Oral Proficiency Exam is part of the requirements to graduate from the SFS. Its completion is independent of the Minor’s requirements.

I have already completed the Oral Proficiency Exam in another language and I am fluent in French. Can I nonetheless take the OPE in French?

Yes. You can request to be tested in French in addition to being tested in other languages.