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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 registration 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 shouldn't have any problems adding
yourself to the class (provided you have met 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. Now what do I do?
A: Please attend the first three days of the class you wish to add
and sign the 3-day attendance sheet provided by the instructor. At
the end of this period, I will use this list to fill any open spaces
in the class. Please note, however, that if you have not regularly
attended class during this period, I will not be able to add you even
if there are available spots.
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 off 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 registration, and/or attend the first three days of class
to be considered for any openings.
Waiting Lists
Q: Do you keep waiting lists for your classes?
A: No, we do not keep waiting lists for our lower level courses.
If you need to get into a closed course, please keep an eye on registration
and/or attend the first three days of the class you would like to
take.
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 you should be able to add yourself during Period
One and/or Period Two registration provided you meet the prerequisites
and there is space in the section you are trying to add.
Q:
The class I want to take is full, will you give me an add code?
A: No; we do not overload our classes, so we are not able to give
add codes for a full class. Please watch the enrollment summary until
the start of the quarter and/or attend the first day of class to be
considered for any spots.
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. Please write to
me at spanport@u.washington.edu
to request entrance into the class. 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. If you are an EOP student who is not
continuing from an EOP Spanish course, please attend the first three
days of class and sign the 3-day attendance sheet to be considered
for any spots.
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, and
sign the 3-day attendance sheet provided by the instructor. Priority
will be given to students who have not previously taken the class, so we are often not
able to accommodate students trying to repeat.
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 financial aid you receive.
Graduate Students
Q: I'm a grad student, how do I get into a class?
A: We allow one graduate overload in our classes, with instructor
permission. You will need to contact the instructor of the course
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 they are willing to accept you as their graduate
overload, please ask them to send me an e-mail at spanport@u.washington.edu
stating this, and I will officially add you 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, you will need to attend the first
three days of the class you wish to take, making sure to sign the
3-day attendance sheet provided by the instructor. At the end of this
period, I will use this list to fill any openings in the class, but
please note that matriculated UW undergraduates will have priority
for any open spaces.
Placement Testing
Q: 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. 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 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 One registration has ended.
Please write me at spanport@u.washington.edu
once Period Two registration has begun.
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 class and
sign the 3-day attendance sheet provided by the instructor, but please be aware that
it is highly unlikely that we will able to accommodate you, as priority for openings
is given to students who have not previously taken the class. No students repeating the course
will be enrolled in a section during Period One or Period Two registration.
AP and 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 are 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 a time to take the test.
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 a time to take the test.
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. You will need to attend the first three days of class and sign
the 3-day attendance sheet provided by the instructor in order to
be considered for any spots. No credit will be given for repeating
the course, and priority is given to students who have not previously
taken the class.
Spanish as
your Language of Entry
Q: Will I receive credit for taking SPAN 101 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, 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.
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.
Q: How can I tell which days we will meet as a class, and which
days I will be on my own?
A: On the Time Schedule page, the days that you will meet as a class
have room assignment, and the days you will be on your own have an
asterisk.
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 show me your registration from the community college
that reflects your enrollment in a Spanish class. You can bring a
copy by my office (Padelford C-106), leave a copy in my box in the
main office (Padelford C-104), or e-mail me a copy at spanport@u.washington.edu.
Once I see the registration, I will add you 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 a transcript
sent to the UW Office of Admissions so that they can officially 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 me a copy of your transcript from the school(s) which have given you
credit for Spanish. You can bring a copy by my office (Padelford C-106), leave a copy for me
in my box in the main office (Padelford C-104), or e-mail me a copy at
spanport@u.washington.edu. Once I see the
transcript(s), I will add you 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 me an e-mail at spanport@u.washington.edu, including the name of the school the
transfer credit is from. If I am unable to determine the correct UW equivalency after looking
at their website, I may ask you to turn in coursework and a syllabus from the class(es).
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See
also…
Registration Policies
300& 400-Level FAQs
Opportunities for Students
Placement Testing
Writing Workshop
Credit by Exam
Contact Information
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