Non-Mason Exams

Did you take a standardized test of your foreign language ability through the Advanced Placement program (AP), the International Baccalaureate program (IB) CLEP or SAT language exams, or other similar exams? The University keeps a list of eligible exams and the scores required either to opt for a more advanced course within the 12-credit sequence or to waiver the requirement altogether. Click on the button below to review.

Students receive transfer credits automatically when they are admitted to Mason. Their BA foreign language requirement will be fulfilled upon earning 12 credits or taking 202. If they transferred 9 credits, they need to take 202 or its equivalent 212/215 to fulfill the requirement. If they transferred 6 credits, they need to start from 201. If they transferred 3 credits, they need to start from 102.