Please note this information applies to French, German, and Spanish placement ONLY.

Thank you for completing the online WebCape placement test in French, German, or Spanish. The information below outlines your next steps following completion of the online test.

I received a placement level of 101, 102, 103, or 204.

At Carleton, the course numbers 101, 102, 103, and 204 correspond to the four levels in the college’s language sequence.

  • 101: The first term of a language
  • 102: The second term of a language
  • 103: The third term of a language
  • 204: The fourth term of a language

For French, German, and Spanish, courses beyond 204 lie outside the standard language sequence and requirement. To learn more about the language requirement, including how to satisfy the requirement, please visit this page.

If your placement results assign you to 101, 102, 103, or 204, your placement level will be automatically added to your transcript, allowing you to register for the corresponding course (e.g., GERM 102, SPAN 204, FREN 103) during your registration period. No additional testing or communication is required.

Please note that many languages at Carleton only offer specific levels during certain terms. For example, French, German, and Spanish 101 are all only offered in the fall. Be sure to plan your course schedule accordingly to stay on track with the language requirement and avoid delays.

I received a placement score of a ‘TBA’

A score of a ‘TBA’ on the placement test indicates that additional testing is needed before an appropriate level is determined. Students who receive a ‘TBA’ will be asked to complete an in-person test on campus that assesses all four skills in the language: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

Incoming first year students who receive a ‘TBA’ will complete the in-person test during the designated time during New Student Week. Please see your New Student Week schedule to determine testing time and location.

Students who complete the online placement test during the academic year and receive a ‘TBA’ will be contacted by either the language program’s department chair/director or the Language Center Director with information on how to complete the in-person test. If you have not heard from someone about scheduling your in-person test within one week of taking the online test, please contact the Director of the Language Center directly.

I have questions about the placement test, my placement level, etc.

For any questions about placement testing, please email the Director of the Language Center at ahutchinson@carleton.edu. If needed, your inquiry will be forwarded to the most appropriate person to assist you.