Placement Test Registration

Even though the Columbia College ASL-English Interpretation Major is designed for students to begin their course of study without any prior ASL knowledge, many students arrive at Columbia with either life experience or coursework in ASL. For students who have had significant exposure to ASL, we offer a placement interview. During this interview, students meet with a Deaf faculty or staff member, who will assess the student's ASL fluency and determine an appropriate course placement. Placement evaluations consider vocabulary, ASL grammar and communication skills. Students who have experience using an English-Based sign system are generally placed in ASL I so they can become accustomed to using American Sign Language. Students who have take courses in ASL at other institutions may request a transfer of credits up to the level of ASL in which they are placed. (i.e. Students who test into ASL III may transfer credits for ASL I and ASL II.) Students without prior coursework, who may have learned ASL through life experience, will be required to make up credits in place of the ASL courses that are "waived."

The best time for a student to have a placement evaluation is during Orientation. We are able to assess students during this time and register them promptly. For students who may wish to have an assessment at a different time, placement evaluations will be offered twice a month.

Please use the form below to register for a placement evaluation interview.