Second Language Placement Tests

At SMU, in languages we use combinations of external test scores or placement tests to help determine undergraduate student enrollment.

Placement testing determines your current level of skills and knowledge in a particular language to help set you up for success. Prior to enrolling in a language course, you must either take a placement exam or, if your language of choice does not offer an exam, obtain permission from the Department of World Languages & Literatures. 

Review the instructions below on current classical, modern, and American Sign Language placement tests.

 

Placement test details

Go to the and select Placement Tests. Click the "Sign in with ÃÛÌÒ½´single sign on" button.  Click Placement Tests from the dropdown menu.  Enter your ÃÛÌÒ½´ID and click the "Search" button.  Click the blue "Enroll" button.  Log into Canvas, and you will see the "Placement Tests" course added to your Canvas dashboard.  Enter the course, and follow the directions to take your placement test.

Frequently-asked Questions

For any questions about your language placement, please contact the World Languages advisor, Jay Orenduff (slr@smu.edu). Please include your ÃÛÌÒ½´ID on all correspondence.

For any questions about your language placement, please contact the World Languages advisor, Jay Orenduff (slr@smu.edu). Please include your ÃÛÌÒ½´ID on all correspondence.

Talk to your academic advisor about whether a language placement test is appropriate for your academic plans.

Talk to your academic advisor about whether a language placement test is appropriate for your academic plans.