Hours

DLC Testing Hours

  • We offer walk-in proficiency testing in: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. 
  • If Olson Hall is locked, call us at 530-752-1508 and we'll come let you in.
  • To make arrangements for testing in a language not listed here, please contact Mary Ryan at [email protected]
  • Please check-in at the DLC Reception Desk, in the basement of Olson Hall, Room 53

☀️ Summer 2026 Hours

🚫 Closed Dates: June 19, July 4, September 7, September 22

 

📅 June 22 – September 11: Walk-in Testing

(If Olson Hall is locked, call us at 530-752-1508 and we'll come let you in.)

  • Monday–Wednesday: You can begin an exam between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Thursday–Friday: You can begin an exam between 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

👉 Other times by appointment only

💡 Tip: If you’re traveling from far away, email Mary Ryan at [email protected] to set up an appointment. 

📅 September 15 – 19
  • Appointment required (no walk-ins)

Note: Many of our Placement Exams are available 24/7 online, here. These free, online exams are only for information though. 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/SpaceCalendar)
  • Olson 53A (25 Seats, Active Learning Classroom/Space; or 50+ Seats, Multimedia Presentation RoomCalendar)
  • Olson 57 (27 Seats, Windows Computer Lab/Digital Listening LabCalendar)
  • 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.