Policies
Foreign Languages – General Education Requirements
Language Placement is a great resource for all languages taught at UNC. This is also a great place to learn more about the Foreign Language Placement Coordinators for each language, as well as the placement exams times/locations.
All students must complete through the third level of a foreign language. This does not mean that you have to complete three courses at UNC, just through the third level. For instance, if you place into level 2 of a foreign language, you only need to complete level 2 and 3 to fulfill the general education requirement. If you place into level 3, you would only need to pass the level 3 course and you are done!
If you believe you have placed into the wrong level of the language you plan to study, we encourage you to sign up for the level you were placed into. After attending class for a day or two, you may speak with the instructor about possibly changing your placement level.
- Latin: If you place into LATN 204 or higher based on the UNC-CH online placement exam, and do not have LATN 203 BE from another test, you are required to take Part II of the UNC-CH exam to earn LATN 203 BE and place out of the UNC-CH foreign language requirement. Students who fall into this category will be contacted by the Department of Classics to schedule taking Part II.
- Chinese, Japanese or Korean: If you have experience in Chinese, Japanese or Korean and wish to continue study of the language at UNC-CH, you must take the on-campus placement exam regardless of any IB, SAT or AP test scores.
To verify your language proficiency visit the Language Placement website (https://languageplacement.unc.edu/) for additional instructions. There will be two options for you to choose from:
- The Verification of Educational Experience Form will ask for information about the school you attended and the language it was taught in. You will receive two confirmations – one when you submit your request and another after your transcript has been reviewed.
- The Language Proficiency Verification Request Form will ask for information about your language to connect you with the appropriate department for a language placement test and/or interview. Email gened_glbl_language@unc.edu if you have additional questions.
Visit the Language Placement website (https://languageplacement.unc.edu/) to learn about the Educational Experience Verification form. Two years of high school or two full terms (24 eligible for transfer credit hours) of college are required to earn the general education credit. The Verification of Educational Experience Form will ask for information about the school you attended and the language it was taught in. You will receive two confirmations – one when you submit your request and another after your transcript has been reviewed. Email gened_glbl_language@unc.edu if you have additional questions.
Pass/Fail
Courses can be declared pass/fail beginning the fifth day of classes through the eighth week of classes for the fall and spring semesters. The deadline to declare a course pass/fail is posted on the registrar’s academic calendar each term. To declare a course pass/fail, you select Pass/Fail Request in the drop-down menu in your Student Center in ConnectCarolina. You can read more about the rules, regulations, and the pass/fail policy in the Catalog by clicking on the Pass/Fail Option section.
Resolving Temporary Grades
We encourage you to work closely with your faculty to resolve temporary grades as promptly as possible. This worksheet was developed to serve as a guide for you to complete the remaining coursework in a timely manner.
We encourage you to reach out with any questions about these policies, and to develop a plan to resolve your temporary grades.
Final Exam Excuses
Certain circumstances warrant the rescheduling of a final exam. An exam excuse is commonly granted for: Students may submit an online request and may need to provide documentation in some cases. The online request form is typically available after the 8th week of class in fall and spring terms or the 3rd day of class in summer terms. To discuss a specific situation or seek clarification about the policy, students should visit drop-in advising. *Students who are seriously ill during the time of their final exams should consult Campus Health Services (CHS) or Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) about having their names entered on the Examination Excuse List (formerly known as the Infirmary List). Students on this list may obtain an official exam excuse from UNC Advising via the online request form or from the Office of the University Registrar. If students are treated at CHS or CAPS but do not appear on the Examination Excuse List, or they are not treated at CHS or CAPS, they may submit a request via the online form and should include documentation. Students are expected to complete their undergraduate degree in a maximum of eight semesters of full-time enrollment at UNC, (excluding summer terms). If you need to request an additional semester due to extenuating circumstances, you must fill out the Additional Semester Appeal Form. The form opens on September 1 and closes on December 1 for the spring semester and opens on February 1 and closes on August 1 for fall semester appeals. Appeal reasons that are usually approved: Appeal reasons that are usually NOT approved: Appeal reasons that are sometimes approved: **Transfer students who transfer in the UNC-Chapel Hill equivalent of two or more semesters may automatically enroll in up to 10 semesters and complete up to three areas of study (i.e. a second major and a minor or two minors) without permission.
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