Foreign Language Requirements
University Foreign Language Requirements
The following information serves as a guide. Always check with your chosen university to ensure accurate information and requirements.
Public Universities |
Admission Requirement for students with fewer than 45 transferable college credits | Admission Requirement for students with a DTA | Graduation Requirement | American Sign Language Accepted |
| Central Washington University | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 3 college quarters (through &123) of one language | Not Required |
Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 3 college quarters of one foreign language (through &123) for all students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree. Not Required: For students who transfer to CWU with a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) and pursue a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees. |
Yes |
| Eastern Washington University | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 3 college quarters (through &123) of one language | Not Required |
Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 3 college quarters of one foreign language (through &123) for students graduating with Bachelor of Arts degree. Not Required: For Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music degrees. |
Yes |
| The Evergreen State College | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language with at least a 2.0 | Not Required | Not Required | Yes |
| University of Washington (Seattle) | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language |
Required: Three college quarters of one foreign language through &123 level with at least a 2.0 or higher; Or complete the third year high school level of a foreign language for majors within the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education (Early Childhood and Family Studies), or the School of Social Work Not Required: For the Colleges of Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering, Forest Resources, Nursing, Fisheries, Sciences, Pharmacy, and Public Health do not require a third year |
Yes |
| University of Washington Bothell | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language | Yes |
| University of Washington Tacoma | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language is encouraged, but may be completed prior to graduating | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language is encouraged, but may be completed prior to graduating | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language | Yes |
| Washington State University | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language | Not Required | Required: 2 years of high school or one college year (through &123) of one language for the College of Liberal Arts, College of Communication, College of Science, and International Business. For International Business, foreign language must be met through college level classes | Yes |
| Western Washington University | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language | Not Required | Not Required | Yes, but will not count towards General University Requirements (GURs) |
Private Universities |
Admission Requirement for students with fewer than 45 transferable college credits |
Admission Requirement for students with a DTA |
Graduation Requirement |
American Sign Language Accepted |
| Bastyr University | Not Required | N/A | Not Required | Yes |
| City University | Not Required | N/A | Not Required | Yes |
| Cornish College of the Arts | Not Required | N/A | Not Required | Yes |
| Gonzaga University | Not Required | N/A |
Required: One 3 semester credit course in foreign language/ foreign culture Not Required: For Business, Education, Engineering, or Nursing majors |
Yes |
| Heritage University | Not Required | N/A |
Required: One college level (&121) foreign language class Additional classes may be required for certain majors |
Yes |
| Northwest University | Not Required | N/A | Required: Some majors have specific requirements, check with the university | Yes |
| Pacific Lutheran University |
Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 3 college quarters (through &123) of one language May be satisfied upon entry |
Required: 2 years of one language at the high school, or 3 college quarters (through &123) of one language May be satisfied upon entry |
Required: For Arts & Sciences | Yes |
| St. Martin’s University | Not Required: But recommend 2 years of high school foreign language with “B” or better | N/A | Required: 2 years of a single foreign language in high school with a grade of “B” or better or 6 semester credits of college level foreign language for Bachelor of Arts students | Yes |
| Seattle Pacific University | Not Required | N/A |
Required: 3 college quarters (through &123) of the same foreign language or 3 years of one high school foreign language Not Required: For students who transfer with a Direct Transfer Agreement |
Yes |
| Seattle University | Required: 2 years of one high school foreign language or 2 college quarters (through &122) of one language | Not Required |
Required: 3 college quarters (through &123) of the same foreign language for Arts & Sciences majors Not Required: For Business, Nursing, or Science and Engineering Majors |
Yes |
| University of Puget Sound | Not Required | N/A | Required: One year of college level foreign language, proficiency exam, or AP scores | Yes |
| Whitman College | Not Required | N/A | Not Required | Yes |
| Whitworth University | Not Required: But recommend 2 years of high school foreign language | N/A |
Required: 3 college quarters (through &123) of the same foreign language Not Required: For Nursing majors |
Yes |