Do colleges often accept Defense Language Institute (DLI) certificates for related language course credits?

2017-03-06T20:37:36-05:00

If you don't know, do you know anything who does? I'm trying figure some things out.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Mar 6 at 2017 8:42 PM

2017-03-06T20:42:42-05:00

I would Hope All Colleges Accept It. Best Native Speakers Available. Best Language Program I Know Of. Immersion at It's Finest! Graduates of Monterrey Have All My Respect. I worked sidesaddle with them at Sugar Grove, WV and in the Persian Gulf!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Mar 6 at 2017 10:24 PM

2017-03-06T22:24:19-05:00

Look into the CTI group here, Jacqueem. Any of those guys would be able to tell you, having gone through it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2017 1:39 AM

2017-03-07T01:39:11-05:00

When I went back to college, UNC accepted them. Many schools will apply them directly to that language. Or, if they do not offer that language, can apply it toward general language... which waives that requirement on your degree completion.

Response by SP6 Ron W. made Mar 9 at 2017 11:21 AM

2017-03-09T11:21:15-05:00

The University of Hawaii did a very long time ago in 1971. It turned my B.S. into a B.A.

Response by SP6 Ron W. made Mar 9 at 2017 11:46 AM

2017-03-09T11:46:33-05:00

Have you Googled it?

Response by CPO Matthew Bigelow made Oct 1 at 2017 9:03 AM

2017-10-01T09:03:21-04:00

Most colleges/universities accept the ACE credits for DLI. When I applied to Augusta University, my languages credits covered four semesters of languages and both of my Humanities requirements.

Response by PO2 Johnny Ramsey made Apr 22 at 2018 2:48 PM

2018-04-22T14:48:42-04:00

I was given credit for 30 hours of college credit for my 47 weeks of training. Have a transcript sent to the school you want to attend. I also received credit for Typing from Goodfellow and physical training from boot camp.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2018 4:22 PM

2018-06-02T16:22:31-04:00

The CA state system to my knowledge now accepts DLI credit for language

Response by PO2 Jimmy Bones made Jan 3 at 2019 11:45 PM

2019-01-03T23:45:27-05:00

Yes, if they’re sent sealed like any other college transfer credits.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2019 3:58 PM

2019-01-04T15:58:28-05:00

If you still have any questions about this, PM me and I’ll put you in touch with the DLI academics department. They have personnel specifically for this issue.

Response by CA Delete D. made Jan 15 at 2019 11:07 PM

2019-01-15T23:07:28-05:00

In my experience, I was allowed to skip ahead to Russian year-4. Advanced college-level foreign language courses are nowhere near as difficult - and the program coordinator/advisor probably knows it. If you are confident in your abilities, it is probably an easy A. Just make sure your chosen school is not phasing out your language when you get there. I ended up having to drop the Russian minor after a year of advanced Russian and a Russian history class - only found out they were phasing the program out during first week of classes!

Response by SP6 Ron W. made May 9 at 2019 6:14 PM

2019-05-09T18:14:33-04:00

University of Hawaii did in Chinese Mandarin way back in '70-'74.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made May 2 at 2021 5:03 PM

2021-05-02T17:03:59-04:00

It's really going to depend on the institution. Each university is going to have its own standards, and there is very little telling those schools what the standards should be. What some schools will give credit for, others may give less or none. Your best bet is to have your ATRRS transcript updated and talk to the registrar when you are looking to apply. Many schools might not evaluate your military education and experience until you've successfully completed a certain number of hours. Shop around. You might also be able to find a university that will allow you to compile a portfolio to effectively test out of courses. When I went through undergrad at Kansas Wesleyan, I was able to present a portfolio of my writing and was granted full credit for three courses. You may be able to do the same with the language courses.