Instructions for Students

Instructions are also available on the Asian Studies Proficiency Exam Website.

• The Chinese noncredit proficiency exam will be given online via CANVAS.
• There are no exams offered during the summer.
• Students should first read the Exam Application Instructions very carefully (also at the bottom of the Asian Studies Proficiency Exam website page), and MUST strictly follow the instructions to complete the registration
• Complete the Registration Form after reading the instructions (see link above).
• Access Converge website page to make exam payment (this is a one-time fee) (please see “B” above).
• Please mark the date which you plan on taking the exam in the upper right corner of the registration form (dates are below and also listed on the Penn State Asian Studies Proficiency Exam website.
• Please pay close attention to the exam dates/times and the registration deadline for each of the exams. All dates and times are US Eastern Standard Time.
• Please note if you are a graduating senior under your exam date
  
• Send payment receipt and registration form to Mary Price at meo12@psu.edu (please see “C” above).
• Please refer registration questions to Mary Price;  Please refer any questions about the exam itself to the exam coordinator, Yupeng Kou.

Exam cannot be processed without the registration form.

After grading the exam, the examiner will forward the registration/results form to the SGLLC administrative offices for processing.  Please allow 7 to 10 days for processing.  When the form has been approved, it will be sent to your major advisor; only your MAJOR ADVISOR or College Records Management team can update your audit to reflect completion of language requirement.