University Language Other Than English Requirement -- also referred to as the LOTER requirement

Visit the University's Language Learning Center, LOTER Web site for information on the many ways in which the University's Language Other Than English (LOTER) graduation requirement can be met and the option of taking the Proficiency Exam here at Cal State San Marcos as a current or prospective student.  Second Bachelor Degree students are not required to meet the University Language other than English requirement in order to graduate with a BSN degree.

Please be aware that Language other than English courses will be meet our Area C3 (Area C2 if from a California Community College) GE requirement, but the proficiency exam completed at CSU San Marcos, while potentially meeting the LOTER requirement, will not meet this GE area requirement. 

The University's LOTER Web site provides a list of courses at other schools, including local community colleges, which meet the requirement.