UT Austin Test for Credit in Hebrew

The UT Test for Credit in Hebrew allows native speakers or advanced heritage speakers of Hebrew, or students with advanced training at the high-school level, to earn UT course credit for the lower division courses HEB 601C and 611C. 

Students for Whom the Credit by Exam Test is Recommended or Appropriate

Native speakers or advanced heritage speakers of Hebrew, or students with advanced training at the high-school level who wish to earn credit by exam for lower-division Hebrew may take this test. If you are thinking about taking the test, you may want to first look at the test sample (see Study Aids below) and consider the level of knowledge it assumes. The test consists of two portions: 

• The written test prepared by UT Austin faculty, taken in the testing center on the scheduled date. This portion of the test consists primarily of reading and writing in Hebrew. 
• An interview with Hebrew faculty, to be scheduled after the completion of the written test.

The time allowed for the written portion of the test is three hours.

Where and When to Take the Test

The UT Austin Test for Credit in Hebrew is offered on campus for eligible UT Austin students only during scheduled testing period in mid-fall semester, typically in October. Please review the ID Requirements, as students arriving without proper ID may not test. Visit the Test Registration System to view and register for upcoming test dates.

Registration Fee: 

The total of the fees for this test is $85. When you register for a test, you will immediately be billed for the non-refundable test registration fee of $25. After you take the test, you will be billed for the test fee of $60. Payments are due within 14 days of the billing date. All fees are subject to change.

Study Aids:

Students can download a sample of the writing portion of the test here:

Test Results and Retakes: 

Results are available within a week of the written exam date.

You may take the UT Austin Test for Credit in Hebrew only once.