Read over the information on the page for the language in which you have interest. Take the online self-placement/readiness test to ascertain the course level in which you should begin.

Once you have been accepted:

Always monitor your progress and requirements on iCampus, keep in contact with the LAN advisor via email at least once per semester when you are choosing your classes, and try to plan a study abroad, if possible.

Information for Current ISU Students Changing Their Majors to a Language Major

Before you apply to the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures:

Read over the information on the page for the language in which you have interest. Take the online self-placement/readiness test to ascertain the course level in which you should begin.

Once you have been accepted:

Information for Transfer Students

Before you transfer to Illinois State University as a Languages, Literatures, and Cultures major:

Take advantage of every Language course offered at your current college. Transfer students from community colleges often have only the first four semesters of Language classes available. If that is your case and you have "run out" of courses to take, use every opportunity to keep up your skills. These might include special independent studies, volunteering, club activities, or community groups.
Try to finish either your Associates degree or the Illinois Articulation Initiative's (IAI) common core. Having one or the other satisfies Illinois State University's General Education requirements.
If you are interested in the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department's teacher education program, complete as many courses required by the State of Illinois General Education (IGE) program as possible. At least most of these will normally also count as part of the general education requirements for your associate's degree. Contact your current advisor about details.
Give yourself plenty of lead time to apply to Illinois State. Consult the Admissions Office for specific deadlines. Try to make an advisement appointment as early as possible. The earlier you can register for courses, the more courses will be open.

Once you have been accepted:

Careful planning is especially important for transfer students since your schedule is often more dense than students who begin their college life at Illinois State. Contact the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures advisor for an individual appointment as soon as you have received acceptance information.
Assuming you have completed these requirements, visit the page for your specific language on the LAN site to ascertain how many classes you'll need to take. Work out a 4, 5, or 6 semester plan with the LAN advisor. Still, there are many other possibilities and study abroad can be accommodated. Study abroad is necessary for teacher education majors.