OPI Request Form

OPI Agreement*

Please read and understand ALL of the following:

We will notify you of your scheduled OPI date and time through your BYU student email. Visit the BYU Student Email Access Page if you need help accessing your account.

1. The OPI is requested through the Center for Language Studies (3086 JFSB, 801-422-1201, cls@byu.edu)


2. The OPI is a 20-30 minute interview administered on a land line phone in a private room. Go to B153 JFSB (the Humanities Learning Resource Center on the first floor) and a BYU lab attendant will place the call for you.


3. This OPI measures your functional speaking ability through specific communication tasks and gives you an internationally recognized, official proficiency rating certificate from ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).


4. The proficiency ratings are as follows:
• Novice: Low, Mid, High
• Intermediate: Low, Mid, High
• Advanced: Low, Mid, High
• Superior


5. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your OPI.

   Failure to show up for a scheduled OPI without canceling 48 hours in advance (or arriving more than five minutes late) will result in a $60 "NO-SHOW" fee charged to your BYU Student Account.

First Name

As you would like it to appear on your OPI certificate.

Last Name

As you would like it to appear on your OPI certificate.

BYU ID # (without dashes)

The 9-digit number on your BYU ID card (without the dashes). Ex: 123456789

BYU Net ID

Ex: gocougs123

Please provide the reason for taking this test.

Since you selected "Individual Request", please specify the reason.

Please select the language you are requesting:

Since you selected "Other" for the language question, please specify what language you are requesting.

Language Background

How did you learn this language?

Major

Please specify your major.

2nd Major

If you have a second major, please specify here.

Minor

If you have a minor, please specify here.

Have you taken an OPI in this language in the past?

Are you able to come to BYU Campus to complete your OPI?

Since you cannot come to campus, please tell us why.

Date & Time Request #1 - Dates must be AT LEAST 2 weeks from today

1. Choose a date that is at least 2 weeks from today.


2. Tests are scheduled Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (MST).


3. Please provide a 3-hour availability window for your request.


4. The OPI lasts about 20-30 minutes; the wider window helps with scheduling.


5. Tests are not scheduled during:

   • Tuesday Devotional/Forum ( 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM )
   • Weekends
   • State/federal holidays
   • University holidays

Beginning of Time Range

Please provide a 3-hour time block to take the test.

End of Time Range

Please provide a 3-hour time block to take the test.

Date & Time Request #2 - Dates must be AT LEAST 2 weeks from today

1. Select a second date/time option that is at least 2 weeks from today.


2. Your second choice must be different from and after your first choice.


3. Tests are scheduled Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (MST).


4. Please provide a 3-hour availability window for your request.



5. Example: First Choice 12/15/2021 (9 AM-12 PM), Second Choice 12/23/2021 (9 AM-12 PM). Tests are not scheduled during Tuesday Devotional/Forum (11:00 AM-12:00 PM), on weekends, state/federal holidays, or university holidays.

Beginning of Time Range

Please provide a 3-hour time block to take the test.

End of Time Range

Please provide a 3-hour time block to take the test.

Phone Number

Ex: 123-456-7890

Verification

Please verify that the above information is correct. Once you have double checked, please type "VERIFIED" in the box below.