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Language Learning and Research Center

Korean Challenge Exam

Fall '26 Exam Session - Sept 14-Oct 23, 2026 - Registration deadline Oct 16th

Korean Challenge Exams allow students to satisfy the LANG SBC or to earn credit via exam for select Korean language courses and to satisfy the corresponding SBCs.

The remote-proctored, online Korean challenge exam is offered 4 times per year. Each of the 4 exam sessions are 3-6 weeks in duration. The exam cost is $50 for LANG (Proficiency Only) OR $77/credit to challenge select Korean courses.

Korean Challenge Exam for Proficiency Only (LANG)

All matriculated students are eligible to take the Korean challenge exam for proficiency only, meaning to satisfy the SBC: LANG.  For-credit information is below.

To take a Korean Challenge Exam to satisfy Stony Brook's SBC:LANG follow these instructions:

  1. Fill out this form.
  2. Make a payment online through Solar in the "What do I Owe" Section
    • There is no bill, so pay the exact amount ($50 for Proficiency Only (LANG).
    • Please follow this navigation: SOLAR>Campus Financial Services> Account Information/Payment>What Do I Owe?
    • From this page scroll down to 'Pay Tuition & Fees' and follow the steps to make a payment. Again, you will not receive a bill, so make the exact payment.
  3. After making payment, send the completed form as an attachment (pdf) in a single email to the Bursar and the LLRC. Please use these 2 email addresses:
  4. The Bursar will confirm with the LLRC that you have paid the correct amount.
    • After the LLRC has received payment confirmation, you will be put on the list of registered students and notified via email on or about the first day of the exam session about exam details.
  5. After the exam, the LLRC will report the results to the Registrar, who will upload them to your transcript.

Korean Challenge Exam for Credit

Below are the courses eligible to be challenged, although your eligibility may be limited to specific courses. Please refer to the guidelines to confirm your eligibility before registering:

  • KOR 112 (4 credits, LANG),
  • KOR 211 (3 credits, LANG, GLO),
  • KOR 212 (3 credits, GLO, HUM, LANG),
  • KOR 311 (3 credits LANG, HFA+),
  • KOR 312 (3 credits HFA+, SPK, LANG)

Important exception: Students who have already taken a Korean challenge exam should contact the LLRC at llrc@stonybrook.edu BEFORE registering for another exam.

Registration Instructions

After confirming your eligibility to register,  please follow the instructions below:

  1. Fill out this form. Save it as a .pdf file.
  2. Make a payment online through Solar in the "What do I Owe" Section
    • There is no bill, so pay the exact amount ($77 per credit for transcript credits).
    • Please follow this navigation: SOLAR>Campus Financial Services> Account Information/Payment) >What Do I Owe?
    • From this page scroll down to 'Pay Tuition & Fees' and follow the steps to make a payment. Again, you will not receive a bill, so make the exact payment.
  3. After making payment, send the completed form as an attachment (pdf) in an email to the Bursar with a copy to the LLRC. Please use both of these 2 email addresses:
  4. The Bursar will confirm with the LLRC that you have paid the correct amount.
    • After the LLRC has received payment confirmation, you will be added to the list of registered students and receive an email on or about the start date of the exam session with testing details.
  5. After the exam, the LLRC will report the results to the Registrar, who will upload them to your transcript.