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

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:37:36 -0500

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

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:42:42 -0500

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

SN Greg Wright — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 22:24:19 -0500

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

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 01:39:11 -0500

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

SP6 Ron W. — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:21:15 -0500

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

SP6 Ron W. — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:46:33 -0500

Have you Googled it?

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

CPO Matthew Bigelow — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 09:03:21 -0400

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

PO2 Johnny Ramsey — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 14:48:42 -0400

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

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 16:22:31 -0400

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

PO2 Jimmy Bones — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 23:45:27 -0500

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

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:58:28 -0500

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

CA Delete D. — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:07:28 -0500

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

SP6 Ron W. — Thu, 09 May 2019 18:14:33 -0400

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

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sun, 02 May 2021 17:03:59 -0400

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.