The language requirement generally requires you to complete a language course at the 201 level (or higher depending on placement). If you continue with a language you studied in high school, you usually need to take one or two courses to fulfill the requirement:
Or you may choose a language other than one you studied in high school. Then you only need to take courses through the 102 level in the new language. In most cases, this means taking two courses:
If you start over in 101 in your high school language, or if you did not study a language in high school, you might need three courses to fulfill the requirement:
If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher).
If you have advanced language skills, you may fulfill the language requirement through examination. For example, AP and CLEP exams offer college credit through the 201 level.
If you are a native speaker of a language other than English, then your proficiency in English fulfills the language requirement. Contact the department for further advising.
If you have a disability that prevents you from learning a new language, you must contact the Disability Resource Center. They can advise you further.