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100/200 Level Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION
Q: I need to register for a class, but it's closed. What do I do?
A: If you need to get into a class that is currently closed, please
keep an eye on its enrollment until the start of the quarter. It is
very common for the enrollment to fluctuate before the quarter begins,
and if you see an opening, you should be able to add
yourself to the class (provided you meet the prerequisites).
Q: The quarter is about to start and I have still haven't been
able to add myself to the class I need to take. Now what do I do?
A: Please attend the class you wish to add
during the first three days of the quarter, and keep your eye on the Time Schedule for any openings. If you see an opening in a class before the fourth day of the quarter, you should be able to register yourself (provided you meet the prerequisites). On the fourth day of the quarter, an add code restriction will be put on all 100/200-level classes, at which point no student will be allowed to enroll.
Q: The Time Schedule says the class is open, and I meet all the
prerequisites. Why can't I enroll?
A: The class is probably actually full. The main Time Schedule page
is only updated once a day, and often does not accurately reflect
the current number of students enrolled. For the most up-to-date information,
you can either click on the SLN number of the course, or click on
the Enrollment Summary link at the top of the Time Schedule page. Either option
will show you the accurate enrollment numbers.
Q:
Will you hold a spot for me in one of your classes?
A: No, we do not hold spots in our classes. You will need to keep
an eye on enrollment and register yourself if you see an opening. On the fourth day of the quarter, an add code restriction will be put on all 100/200-level classes, at which point no student will be allowed to enroll.
WAITING LISTS
Q: Do you keep waiting lists for your classes?
A: No, we do not keep waiting lists for our 100/200- level classes.
If you need to get into a closed course, please keep an eye on its enrollment
and register yourself if you see an opening. On the fourth day of the quarter, an add code restriction will be put on all 100/200-level classes, at which point no student will be allowed to enroll.
ADD CODES
Q: Do I need an add code to get into your classes?
A: Add codes are only required for sections that have special designations,
such as EOP sections or FIG sections. Most of our classes do not require
an add code, and up until the fourth day of the quarter you should be able to register yourself provided you meet the prerequisites and there is space in the section you are trying to add.
On the fourth day of the quarter, an add code restriction will be put on all 100/200-level classes, at which point no student will be allowed to enroll.
Q:
The class I want to take is full, will you give me an add code?
A: No; we do not overload our classes, and thus are not able to give add codes for a full class. Please watch the enrollment summary page until
the fourth day of the quarter for any openings, and register yourself if you see a space.
On the fourth day of the quarter, an add code restriction will be put on all 100/200-level classes, at which point no student will be allowed to enroll.
EOP SECTIONS
Q: What does an "EOP section" mean?
A: If a class is designated as an EOP section, it means that only
students who are part of the Educational Opportunity Program may enroll
in that section. If you are not an EOP student, you will need to register
for another section.
Q: I'm an EOP student. How do I get into the EOP section?
A: Entry into the EOP sections is by add code only. In Winter Quarter, priority is
given to EOP students continuing from the EOP section of SPAN 101.
In Spring Quarter, priority is given to EOP students continuing from
the EOP section of SPAN 102. Please send an e-mail to spsuw@uw.edu
to request entrance into a section designated as EOP.
REPEATING COURSES
Q: I want to take a class I already have credit for. What do I
do?
A: Due to the high demand for our courses, it is highly unlikely that
you will be able to re-take a class. However, if you would like to try to repeat
a course, you will need to attend the first three days of class you would like to take. After class on the third day, go see the 100/200-level adviser in Padelford C-104. If there is an available space in the class, she will help you register. No students repeating the course will be enrolled in a section during Period 1 or Period 2 registration (with the exception of Summer Quarter).
Q: Will I receive credit if I repeat a course?
A: No credit is given for repeated courses. If you are repeating a
course, you may want to contact the Financial Aid Office to find out
how a repeated course will affect the aid you receive.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Q: I'm a grad student, how do I get into a class?
A: We allow one graduate overload per class, with instructor
permission. You will need to contact the instructor of the class you are interested in taking
either by sending him/her an e-mail before the start of the quarter,
or by attending the first day of class and speaking to him/her then.
In either case, if s/he is willing to accept you as the graduate
overload, please ask him/her to send an e-mail to spsuw@uw.edu
stating this, and you will be officially added to the class on or around
the fourth day of the quarter.
NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS
Q: I'm a non-matriculated student. How do I get into a class?
A: Please visit http://www.outreach.washington.edu/nondegree/
to read about becoming a non-matriculated student at the UW. To enroll
in a Spanish or Portuguese class during the Academic Year, you will need to attend the first
three days of the class you wish to take. After class on the third day, please send an e-mail to the 100/200-level adviser at spsuw@uw.edu and ask if there is an available space in the class you would like to take. The Adviser will send you and add code before class on the fourth day, if there is an opening. During Summer Quarter, non-matriculated students may enroll in our classes during Period 2 registration.
PLACEMENT TESTING
Q: If I want to take Spanish, do I need to take a placement test?
A: If you took Spanish in high school and have no college credit
for Spanish, you will need to take the 100-level placement test to determine the most appropriate level to begin with at the UW. If you have no previous experience with Spanish, or you have college credit for Spanish, you do not need to take the placement test.
**If
you took the Spanish Language AP test, or the Higher Level IB exam,
please see the AP/IB section for additional information.**
Q:
Where can I take the placement test?
A: The placement test is given by the Testing Center located in Schmitz
Hall. You can call them at 543-1170 to set up an appointment, or consult their
webpage to find
out their drop-in hours.
Q: I took the placement test more than a year ago. Can I take a
lower level class than the one I placed into?
A: Typically, we advise that you take the level you place into, to
assure that you get a space in a Spanish class. However, if you do
not have any college credit for Spanish and more than a year has passed
since you took the placement test, you can be considered for any open
spots in lower level classes once Period 1 registration has ended.
Please send an e-mail to spsuw@uw.edu
once Period 2 registration has begun to be considered for any openings.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Q: I didn't receive a 2.0 in SPAN 103, but I need to fulfill the
Foreign Language Requirement for the College of Arts and Sciences.
What do I do?
A: The best option is to enroll in SPAN 103 at one of the local community
colleges and transfer the credit (please make sure you are adhering
to the UW Transfer Credit policies). If you are unable to take the
class at a local community college, you may sit in on the first three days of a 103 class. After class on the third day, go see the 100/200-level adviser in Padelford C-104 and she will help you register if there is an available space. No students repeating the course
will be enrolled in a section during Period 1 or Period 2 registration (with the exception of Summer Quarter).
AP & IB EXAMS
Q: I took the Spanish AP test. What class(es) does my score give
me credit for?
A: A score of 3 gives you credit for SPAN 201, and makes you eligible
for SPAN 202. A score of 4 gives you credit for SPAN 201 & 202, and
makes you eligible for SPAN 203. A score of 5 gives you credit for
SPAN 201, 202, & 203, and makes you eligible for SPAN 301.
**If you received a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP test, you do not need
to take a placement test at the UW. You may enroll in the class for
which your score makes you eligible.**
Q: I received a 1 or 2 on the Spanish AP test. What class should
I take?
A: You will need to take the placement test given at the Testing Center
in Schmitz Hall to determine the appropriate level. You can call them at 543-1170 to set up an appointment, or consult their
webpage to find
out their drop-in hours.
Q: I took the IB Higher Level exam. What class(es) does my score
give me credit for?
A: A score of 5 gives you credit for SPAN 201, and makes you eligible
for SPAN 202. A score of 6 gives you credit for SPAN 201 & 202, and
makes you eligible for SPAN 203. A score of 7 gives you credit for
SPAN 201, 202, & 203, and makes you eligible for SPAN 301.
**If you received a 5, 6, or 7 on the IB Higher Level exam, you
do not need to take a placement test at the UW. You may enroll in
the class for which your score makes you eligible.**
Q: I took the IB Lower Level exam, or received below a 5 on the
Higher Level exam. What class should I take?
A: You will need to take the placement test given at the Testing Center
in Schmitz Hall to determine the appropriate level. You can call them at 543-1170 to set up an appointment, or consult their
webpage to find
out their drop-in hours.
Q: Can I take a class I have AP or IB Higher Level credit for?
A: This is considered to be repeating a course, and the same rules
apply. If you would like to repeat a course, you will need to attend the first three days of the section you are interested in taking. After class on the third day, go see the 100/200-level adviser in Padelford C-104. If there is an available space in the class, she will help you register. No credit will be given for repeating
the course, and no students repeating the course will be enrolled in a section during Period 1 or Period 2 registration (with the exception of Summer Quarter).
SPANISH AS YOUR LANGUAGE OF ENTRY
Q: Will I receive credit for taking SPAN 101 or 121 if I took Spanish
in high school?
A: If the UW recognizes Spanish as your foreign language of entry,
you will not receive credit for taking SPAN 101 or 121, even if it is the
level you place into. A good alternative is SPAN 110, which covers
SPAN 101 and 102 in one quarter. You will receive credit for SPAN
110, provided you do not have college-level credit for Spanish.
WEB-ASSISTED COURSES
Q: What's the difference between the web-assisted classes and the
traditional classes?
A: The material in the web-assisted sections is the same as the material
in the traditional sections, the main difference is how often you
meet as a class. In the traditional sections, you meet as a class
five days a week, while in the web-assisted sections, you only meet
three days a week (two days for the communicative portion of the course
and on a third day for assessment purposes). The remaining two days
of the web-assisted courses will consist of required assignments completed
on the web, and you will not meet as a class on those days.
TRANSFER CREDITS
Q: I'm a UW student, but I'm currently enrolled in a Spanish class
at a local community college. How do I enroll in a Spanish class next
quarter?
A: You will need to provide proof of registration from the community college
that reflects your enrollment in a Spanish class. You can bring a
copy to the adviser's office, leave a copy in her box in the
main office (Padelford C-104), or e-mail her a copy at spsuw@uw.edu.
Once proof has been provided, you will be added to an open section of
the appropriate level on the date of your UW registration.
**Once you have received a grade in your class(es), please make sure to have an official transcript
sent to the UW Office of Admissions so they can transfer your credits from the
community college.**
Q: I'm a transfer student and my courses haven't been
transferred to the UW yet. How can I enroll in a Spanish class?
A: You will need to show the adviser a copy of your transcript from the school(s) which have given you
credit for Spanish. You can bring a copy by the adviser's office, leave a copy in her box in the main office (Padelford C-104), or e-mail her a copy at
spsuw@uw.edu. Once the
transcript(s) has been provided, you will be added to an open section of the appropriate level.
**If you have not done so already, please make sure to have an official transcript sent to
the UW Office of Admissions for each school that you have attended.**
Q: I took Spanish at another college or university, but the transfer
credit shows up as SPAN 1xx or SPAN 2xx. What do I do?
A: Please send an e-mail to spsuw@uw.edu, including the name of the school the
transfer credit is from. If the adviser is not able to determine the correct UW equivalency after looking
at the school's website, you may be asked to provide coursework and a syllabus from the class(es) taken.
STUDY ABROAD
Q: I am interested in studying abroad. Where can I find program information?
A: Our department offers quarter-long programs in León,
Spain (Autumn and Spring); Oaxaca, Mexico; and Quito, Ecuador (Winter and Early Fall Start); as well as a semester or year-long program in Cádiz, Spain. Information on these programs
is available through the Study Abroad link on our home page. You can research other programs on the International Programs and
Exchanges Office website.
Q: I have found a program that interests me. What is my next step?
A: Meet with the 100/200-level adviser before you go to see how the classes you plan to take will transfer back to the UW.
Q: What should I bring to my study abroad advising appointment?
A: The name of the program and how it is structured (e.g. required classes plus direct enrollment courses), a tentative list of classes/descriptions, and syllabi (if available) of the courses you would like to take. You should either bring your laptop or a printed copy of this information to your meeting. The adviser will review the information and assist you in selecting potential courses.
Q: Will I receive Spanish credit for any class I take, as long
as it is taught in Spanish?
A: No; to receive Spanish course credit, your classes must be similar to those taught in
our department. If you have questions regarding specific courses in a study abroad program,
you should meet with the 100/200-level adviser before you apply to the program.
Q: How do I get my credits converted upon my return from studying
abroad?
A: If you selected a program which is not sponsored by our department,
the answer to this question can be found on the IPE
website. After you get the appropriate materials from the IPE Office, you can either meet in person with the 100/200-level adviser, or drop off the following documents in her inbox in
Padelford C-104: IPE credit evaluation form, copies of foreign transcripts,
and course syllabi.
Save all of your coursework, so that it can
be reviewed by a faculty member if necessary! The adviser will
contact you if more information is needed. If you drop off your forms, they will be processed
as soon as possible and returned to IPE via campus mail.
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See
also…
Registration Policies
300& 400-Level FAQs
Opportunities for Students
Career Advising
Placement Testing
Writing Workshop
Credit by Exam
The M.I.T. Program
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