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WebCAPE Placement Exam

What is WebCAPE?

WebCAPE is a web-based implementation of the BYU Foreign Language Computer-Adaptive Placement Exam (CAPE) series. Exams are available in French, German and Spanish. This exam is used to help students determine the level of language course most appropriate for their current ability in the language.

Students who do not have credit for French/German/Spanish 1001 must take this test in order to satisfy the prerequisite before registering for the 1002 - level. This prerequisite will be enforced.

Minimum required scores to register for;

Fren/Grmn/Span 1002 = 200

Fren/Grmn/Span 2001 = 300

If you score 300+, you should consider taking the  CLEP exam for credit for level 2001 –2002. If you score 400+, please contact the department for placement advice.

This exam is available for new or continuing GSU students. This exam is to be used for placement purposes only. No credit for languages courses will be granted based on the results of this test. Students may take the exam from any computer with internet access and a browser. Each test takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

When the test is completed, you will be given your score and a recommendation for a class level. You will also receive an email with your score. You should print a copy of your results to keep for your files and for academic advisement purposes.

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages will also receive a copy of your score. If your score is high enough, the Department will remove the prerequisite hold from your record and you will be able to register for a higher level course. YOU DO NOT NEED TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT. Please allow 1 business day for the prerequisite hold to be removed.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!

1. Disable all pop-up blockers on your web browser.

2. Once you begin the exam, do not click outside of the exam window or your exam will be invalidated and terminated.

3. Use your GSU Student ID as your ID #.

4. To take the exam, click on the link below.
You will be asked for a user name and password. Use the User Name and Password provided below:

User Name = gsu user
Password = panthers1

WebCAPE Placement Exam

For further information, please contact the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at mclinfo@gsu.edu or 404-651-2265.