Language Other Than English — UCLA

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SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE

The School requires foreign language proficiency through level 3. The language requirement must be satisfied by the end of the sophomore year. Some majors may require students to meet the language requirement as a prerequisite.

Those students whose entire secondary education was in a language other than English may petition for exemption from the requirement.

COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Proficiency in foreign language is required as part of the general education requirements of the College. Proficiency may be demonstrated by completing a college-level foreign language course equivalent to level 3 or higher at UCLA or achieving a score on the College Board Advanced Placement test or departmental exam indicating competence equivalent to level 3 or higher.

In addition to specific foreign language majors, many other majors have foreign language requirements. Specific requirements are listed in the UCLA General Catalog. Transfer admission selection information is listed here.

SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM, AND TELEVISION

The School requires foreign language proficiency through level 3. The language requirement must be satisfied by the end of the sophomore year.

Foreign students may petition to satisfy the requirement with an advanced course in their native language. Those students whose entire secondary education was in a language other than English may petition to be exempted from the requirement.