You can meet your Core Language Competency Requirement by demonstrating linguistic proficiency in a modern or classical language. You can do this one of three ways:
You can meet your language requirement by taking and passing (C- or above) a 4-credit language class at Wheaton at the Intermediate level, i.e. 201, or above. We offer classes in Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, and Spanish.
You can meet the language competency requirement by transferring in one intermediate or upper-division language semester course that you passed (C- or above) at a four-year accredited college or university. Or, you can do so by transferring in two intermediate-level semester courses that you passed (C- or above) at a two-year college.
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Language Test Score |
Course Credit Received |
Competency Met? |
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AP = 3 |
4 hours (201) |
yes |
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AP = 4,5 |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
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IB (HL) = 4,5 |
4 hours (201) |
yes |
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IB (HL) = 6,7 |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
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SAT Subject Test = 580-639 |
4 hours (201) |
yes |
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SAT Subject Test = 640 or above |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
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OPI = Intermediate-Mid |
4 hours (201) |
yes |
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OPI = Intermediate-High |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
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Avant Stamp 4S = 5 Intermediate Mid |
4 hours (201) |
yes |
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Avant Stamp 4S = 6 Intermediate Mid |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
|
IL State Seal of Biliteracy |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
You may attempt to demonstrate language proficiency by taking a Language Testing International OPI or OPIc test through the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. Please note that exams not ordered through our office will not be considered.
You may attempt the test only once and you need to score at the Intermediate-Mid level or above. Exams are $108 - $168 and charges are applied directly to your student account.
Ancient Greek, Classical Hebrew, and Latin: Students of these languages who pass a Competency Exam in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Wheaton will fulfill the language competency requirement. The exam must be completed by the end of your first year after matriculation at Wheaton. You may attempt the test only once.
Latin: Students who earned the following scores in Latin should refer to this chart for options for course credit and language competency fulfillment.
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Latin |
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Language Test Score |
Course Credit Received |
Competency Requirement Met? |
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AP = 3 |
4 hours (102) |
no |
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AP = 4,5 |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
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IB (HL) = 4 |
4 hours (102) |
no |
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IB (HL) = 5,6,7 |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
|
SAT Subject Test = 580-639 |
4 hours (102) |
no |
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SAT Subject Test = 640 or above |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
|
IL State Seal of Biliteracy |
8 hours (201 + upper-division course) |
yes |
If you are looking for language competency requirements from prior years, please consult the Core Language Requirement Archives.
Language Competency Exemption Petition- if you are an international student or completed high school in a langauge other than English, please be sure you understand the requirement and complete this form. Members of the Language Competency Committee will evaluate your petition and get back to you with your results usually within the week.