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Department of World Languages & Cultures

 

NEIU Language Back Credit Policy:

 

You may receive up to 9 no-cost credits for language courses not already accredited, through one of the following:

 

1. College coursework:

  • Complete 102 (or its equivalent) with an A or B = up to 3 credits of 101 in the target language.
  • Complete 103/201 with an A or B = up to 6 credits in the target language (101 and/or 102).
  • Complete any course beyond 103/201 an A or B = up to 9 credits in the target language (101, 102 and/or 103/201).
  • Once you have finished a qualifying course with an A or B, fill out this form and bring the form, along with a full printout of a current transcript from NEIUPort, to Jeanette Hernández at Lech Walesa Hall 2040 for processing.

2. Advanced Placement (AP) Exam:
  • Score of 3 = Up to 3 credits in the target language (103/201)
  • Score of 4 = Up to 6 credits in the target language (103/201 and/or 202).
  • Score of 5 = Up to 9 credits in the target language (103/201, 202 and/or one more course to be determined in consultation with the Chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures).

Notes on the Back Credit Policy: