The University of Tulsa
Language Placement Policy 

French, German, Spanish

 

Students with previous classroom or life experience in French, German, or Spanish who intend to continue studying the same language must take its online Computer-Aided Placement Exam (CAPE). Enrolling under these conditions without having taken the placement test will result in the student being removed from the class list. These policies also apply to native speakers of a Romance language who intend to take courses either in their native tongue or in another language taught by the Department.  

CAPE scores are forwarded automatically to TU’s Department of Languages, where they are factored in with other relevant information to determine course placement. At the time of enrollment, the student’s advisor consults the placement decision made by the Department of Languages and advises the student to enroll accordingly. Students who do not enroll in the recommended course will be removed from the class list. 

Depending upon performance in class, some students may be moved to a higher or lower level during the first two weeks of the semester. Although taking the CAPE is optional for students receiving AP or IB language credit, it is advisable for the Department of Languages to have a placement score on hand for every student.

 Taking the CAPE is a simple process – visit the web site, and follow the instructions.  You will need your assigned University of Tulsa ID number when you take the exam. 

Computer-Aided Placement Exams are available at:

 http://webcape.byuhtrsc.org/nwcregister.php?acct=utulsa

User ID: utulsa user (all lower case)

Password: hurricane

The language placement examination does not grant academic credit, nor can it be used to test out of the language proficiency requirement. However, a student who enrolls in a language course above 1004 (Beginning I) and completes the course with a grade of C or better can receive credit for the previous course through the delayed proficiency credit policy.