Effective Fall 2017, you may receive up to 9 credits for language courses not already accredited through one of the following:
1. College coursework:
For students who entered NEIU in Fall 2017 and after:
|
Complete WLC Course |
With Grade(s) |
Back Credits for |
Credits |
Back Credits |
Credits |
|
101 = 3 |
D or above |
n/a |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
102 = 3 |
B or above |
101 = 3 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
|
103/201 = 3 |
B or above |
102 = 3 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
|
103/201 & 202 |
B or above |
101 & 102 = 6 |
6 |
6 |
12 |
|
Any one course higher than 201 |
B or above |
201 = 3 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
|
Two courses higher than 201 |
B or above |
101 & 102 = 6 |
6 |
6 |
12 |
|
Three courses higher than 201 |
B or above |
101, 102 & 201 = 9 |
9 |
9 |
18 |
*The maximum number of Back Credits a student may receive is 9.
For students who entered NEIU in semesters before Fall 2017:
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Complete 102 (or its equivalent) with a B or above, receive up to 3 credits of 101 in the target language.
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Complete 103/201 with a B or above, receive up to 6 credits in the target language (101 and/or 102).
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Complete any course beyond 103/201 with a B or above, receive up to 9 credits in the target language (101, 102 and/or 103/201).
Print the Back Credit Form to process your back credits.
2. Advanced Placement (AP) Exam:
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Score of 3 = Up to 3 credits in the target language (103/201).
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Score of 4 = Up to 6 credits in the target language (103/201 and/or 202)
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Score of 5 = Up to 9 credits in the target language (103/201, 202 and/or one more course to be determined in consultation with the Chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures).
3. CLEP Exam:
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See on the for information about world languages CLEP credits.
Notes on the Back Credit Policy:
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If you have not taken a college-level language course before, take NEIU's language placement exam to determine what course you should take.
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For more information on the CLEP and AP Exams visit and .
