The Certificate in French Language

  • Students in their senior year who have completed any three courses in the 1000-, 2000-, or 3000-level sequence are eligible for the Language Certificate in French.
  • At least two (2) of these courses must be taken in the department at Penn. 
  • Course credit for FREN 1000 awarded by an AP score of 5 counts toward the certificate as a course not taken at Penn.
  • Only courses taught in French count toward the Certificate.
  • A "B+" average is required across the three courses.
  • To apply for the certificate, please fill out the Certificate Request form available on the PATH Forms page. If approved, the certificate will be posted to the student's transcript within two weeks.