Challenge Exam Prep: Earn Language Credit the Efficient Way

This 50-minute orientation is for students who want to earn up to 16 credits of language credit by demonstrating proficiency they already have—without taking multiple semesters of language classes.

This session explains how the Language Challenge Exam (OPIc/OPI for speaking and WPT for writing) works and how results connect directly to the Language Certificate.

This is an orientation, not test coaching.

• Earn up to 16 credits based on proficiency
• Skip multiple semesters of homework and exams
• Use skills you already have (heritage speakers, missionaries, study abroad students)
• Learn how the Challenge Exam helps you finish the Language Certificate efficiently

• How the speaking and writing exams work
• What Advanced Low or higher means
• How credit is awarded
• What to do if you qualify—and what to do if you don’t
• How coursework or study abroad can count toward the certificate
• What to expect on test day

• Advanced Low or higher in speaking and/or writing meets the proficiency requirement
• After that, students complete two additional approved courses, which may include study abroad

Students enrolled in:
Spanish 321, Portuguese 321, Italian 321, French 321, German 301/302, Russian 330, Chinese 201, Japanese 301, Korean 301

• Spanish: Jan 14 (5 PM), Jan 15 (11 AM), Jan 16 (3 PM)
• Tickets available after January 7th
• Portuguese: Jan 28 (5 PM)
• Tickets available after January 20th
• Chinese, Japanese, Korean: Jan 29 (11 AM)
• Tickets available after January 20th
• French, German, Italian, Russian: Jan 30 (3 PM)
• Tickets available after January 20th

• Credit questions: Your language department
• Scores & OPIc/OPI: Center for Language Studies (CLS)
• WPT: ODH Testing Center
  https://odh.byu.edu/testing-lab/

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Host or Publisher BYU Center for Language Studies