Proficiency Exam

If you are proficient in a language other than English, you might be able to "test out" of the language requirement for a fee. Please speak with your academic advisor about the possibility of taking a proficiency assessment for your language; this option will depend on your major and college. If you are ready to pursue a proficiency exam, your options are as follows.

Note that taking a proficiency exam does not grant course credits toward your degree.

Step 1

Confirm if offers an assessment in your preferred language.

  • If your language is not listed, contact altec@colorado.edu to schedule an alternative exam.
  • NOTE: if your major (such as International Affairs) requires you to demonstrate proficiency beyond the 3rd semester level, you will also need to email altec@colorado.edu to schedule an alternative exam.
  • The University of Colorado is committed to providing universal access to all of our classes and events. For disability accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreters, alternative formats) please register with Disability Services by first submitting an  as soon as possible. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Once you have confirmed BYU FLATS offers an assessment in your prefered language, . Under “Proctor Information” select “Autofill Proctor360 as my Proctor”. By doing this, you understand that the exam will be conducted remotely by a remote proctor. 

The final piece of information needed in order to complete registration is where to send your results. This varies by college. Use the information provided below to complete your registration. If your college is not listed, please reach out to altec@colorado.edu for assistance.

College of Arts & Sciences
Susan Johnson 
susan.johnson@colorado.edu
*Send results as an attachment via email
303-492-7885

School of Education
Travis Anderson
School of Education
-Boulder 249 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
travis.anderson@colorado.edu
303-492-6555

College of Engineering & Applied Science
Clg. of Engineering & Applied Science
-Boulder 422 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
engineeringdeansoffice@colorado.edu
 

Program in Exploratory Studies
Kim Diawara
Office of Admissions
-Boulder 552 UCB
Regent Administrative Center 125
Boulder, CO 80309
kim.diawara@colorado.edu
303-492-2458

Leeds School of Business ​
Chrissy Renegar 
Leeds School of Business 
-Boulder 419 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
christina.renegar@colorado.edu 
303-492-5985

College of Media, Communication, and Information
Grace Johnson
CMCI
-Boulder 479 UCB
Boulder CO 80309
grace.johnson@colorado.edu
303-492-1835