Graduate School

Complete this online form to document foreign language proficiency for the master of arts or doctoral degrees. Language requirements are set by individual programs and/or committees. Please talk to your program if you have questions.

Foreign Language Requirement Form

For master’s students, the requirement can be met by one of the following:

1. Passed placement exam given by the world languages and cultures program in the School of Language, Culture and Society at OSU demonstrating language proficiency equivalent to that attained at the end of a second‐year university course with a grade of C or better.
2. Completed second year university level sequence language with an average grade of C or better.
3. Passed the Foreign Language Achievement Test through Brigham Young University.
4. Completed the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma or U.S. baccalaureate degree where this language was the medium of instruction.

For doctoral students, the requirement can be met by one of the following:

1. Passed reading test at Oregon State University. Examiner confirmation is required.
2. Completed requirements to satisfaction of PhD committee by taking coursework at another university.
3. Passed the Foreign Language Achievement Test through Brigham Young University.
4. Completed the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma or U.S. baccalaureate degree where this language was the medium of instruction.