<p>Last year, my son did the placement tests for both Spanish and Latin - and did not place out of either - just missing the cutoff. You take it at home - online - about 1 hour for the test. It is on the honor system - you are not supposed to refer to any dictionary or language textbook. You get the results right after you complete it. The requirement is to either place out or take 1 or more language courses until you complete a certain level. So, my son is taking one Spanish class this semester - kind of an advanced beginner level - I think it is Spanish 122, and that is enough to fulfill the language requirement.</p>
<p>My guess is that if you have had several years of a language - you should be able to place out - or just need one class.</p>