Hours

Open for Testing at the following times:

(Please check-in at the DLC Reception Desk, in the basement of Olson Hall, Room 53)

During the summer, we offer proficiency exams in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. For information on testing in other languages, email Mary Ryan at mcmryan@ucdavis.edu.

Please arrive an hour before closing so you have time to finish your exam.

Note: We will be closed on July 4, September 1, and September 23

Summer 2025 Hours

  • June 16 – June 20
    • Testing by appointment only. Priority given to graduating seniors (mcmryan@ucdavis.edu)
  • June 23 - September 12
    • Walk-in Testing:
      • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 10:00am to 1:00pm
      • Thursdays and Fridays: 9:00am to 12:00pm
    • Appointments:
      • If you are travelling from far away, or need an appointment outside of our normal walk-in hours, please contact us (mcmryan@ucdavis.com)
  • September 15 to 19
    • Testing by appointment

Closed on University, State, or Federal Holidays

Note: Many of our Placement Exams are available 24/7 online, here. These free, online exams are only for information. They can be used to decide which class to take; however, they are not Proficiency Exams, and they do not count toward fulfilling your Foreign Language Requirements. 

 

For Professors, For Scheduling Classrooms or Computer Lab:

  • Olson 18 (28 Seats, Active Learning Classroom/Space, Calendar)
  • Olson 18A (24 Seats, Active Learning Classroom/Space, Calendar)
  • Olson 53A (25 Seats, Active Learning Classroom/Space; or 50+ Seats, Multimedia Presentation Room, Calendar)
  • Olson 57 (27 Seats, Windows Computer Lab/Digital Listening Lab, Calendar)
  • Vocal Booths or Sound-Proof Rooms (Walk-in or By Appointment)
  • Olson 63 (Small Study or Research Room by Reservation)

Note: 18, 18A, 53A & 57 are not open for walk-ins when reserved for classes; please check their schedules by door or online calendars.