The remaining two semesters may be completed at any time before graduation. There are a variety of ways that students can fulfill the four-semester language requirement for PEIS, depending on the individual and his or her background and ability. Through course work. This could consist of any combination of high school, college, summer program, or college-level study abroad program. At a minimum, students must complete the fourth semester of a language with a grade of C- or better.
Courses taken at a community college or any accredited school or university are acceptable.
Transcripts must be provided. See an advisor in the IAS office concerning language study abroad. With a proficiency examination. Students whose language skills are at a fourth semester or beyond capability and do not wish to take language courses can opt to test out of the requirement. However, not all of UCB's language departments offer proficiency exams.