Challenge Exams allow students to place into a language class and/or to meet Stony Brook's SBC: LANG for languages for which an FLPE exam is not offered. Challenge Exams also allow students to challenge select language courses for credit, and to earn the corresponding SBCs.
Vietnamese Challenge Exam
The remote-proctored, online Vietnamese challenge exam is administered throughout the year.
All matriculated students are eligible to take the Vietnamese challenge exam to earn the SBC [LANG]. The cost is $50 and no credits appear on your transcript, but if you pass the exam, you will satisfy Stony Brook's language requirement.
The Challenge Exam consists of two parts:
- speaking
- writing
Visit this link to take a practice test .
Registration instructions:
(1) Fill out the below form. Save it as a .pdf file.
(2) Make a payment online through Solar in the "What do I Owe" Section -- There is no bill, so pay the exact amount ($50 For Proficiency). Please follow this navigation: SOLAR>Campus Financial Services> Account Information/Payment>What Do I Owe? From this page scroll down to 'Pay Tuition & Fees' and follow the steps to make a payment. Again, you will not receive a bill, so make the exact payment of $50.
(3) After making payment, send the completed form as an attachment (pdf) in an email to the Bursar with a copy to the LLRC. Please use these 2 email addresses:
(4) The Bursar will confirm with the LLRC that you have paid the correct amount. After the exam, we will report the results to the Registrar to appear on your transcript. If you do not pass, nothing will be reported.
Once you have completed the form and paid, you will be fully registered and will receive an email with instructions for taking the exam.