Effective Fall 2017, you may receive up to 9 credits for language courses not already accredited through one of the following:

1. College coursework:

For students who entered NEIU in Fall 2017 and after:

Complete WLC Course
 

With Grade(s)
 

Back credits
for these courses

Credits
Earned

Back Credits
Received

Credits
Total

101 = 3

D or above

n/a

3

0

3

102 = 3

B or above

101 = 3

3

3

6

103/201 = 3

B or above

102 = 3

3

3

6

103/201 & 202

B or above

101 & 102 = 6

6

6

12

Any one course higher than 201

B or above

201 = 3

3

3

6

Two courses higher than 201

B or above

101 & 102 = 6

6

6

12

Three courses higher than 201

B or above

101, 102, & 201 = 98

9

9

18

*The maximum number of Back Credits a student may receive is 9.

For students who entered NEIU in semesters before Fall 2017:

  • Complete 102 (or its equivalent) with a B or above, receive up to 3 credits of 101 in the target language.

  • Complete 103/201 with a B or above, receive up to 6 credits in the target language (101 and/or 102).

  • Complete any course beyond 103/201 with a B or above, receive up to 9 credits in the target language (101, 102 and/or 103/201).

Print the Back Credit Form to process your back credits.

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).

3. CLEP Exam:

Notes on the Back Credit Policy: