Latin

NOTE:  Incoming Freshman must access the placement tests through the First Class site in Blackboard. 

Transfer and other non-incoming students must sign up for the Latin placement test below. When your account is ready, we will get back to you by e-mail.

Your name
GW e-mail address if you are a degree-seeking GW student
Non-GW e-mail address if you are a non-degree student
GWid (GW ID)
If you are a degree-seeking GW student, you are in the class of
Language to be tested
Phone number

INFORMATION ON LATIN PLACEMENT

After you have completed this exam, Blackboard will score it for you. On the basis of your score, you will be able to determine your Latin Placement level by comparing your score to this scale:

1-46 correct answers: Latin 001 (Beginning Latin)

47-89 correct answers: Latin 003 (Intermediate Latin)

90-103 correct answers: Latin 103 (fall) or Latin 104 (spring) Major Latin Authors

Important note: Please remember that language placement is an art, not a science! After classes begin, you or your teacher may see the necessity for you to move into a different class level. The Department reserves the right to help you do this. If you have any questions regarding placement in Latin, contact the Classics Coordinator at eaf@gwu.edu

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