Language Citation

Students who plan to continue language study beyond the requirement level may wish to qualify for a citation in that language.

Each language citation program consists of four courses (4 credits per course or equivalent) of language instruction beyond the first-year level and/or courses taught primarily in that language. At least two of these courses must be at the third-year level or beyond.

• Students must complete all courses to count toward the citation with letter grades of B– or better.
• Some programs require that courses be taken in a particular sequence; students should consult the relevant language advisors for more information.
• Courses that satisfy the requirements for a citation may also be counted toward the distribution requirement, Secondary Field, and/or concentration requirements, as appropriate.
• Appropriate courses taken in approved programs of study out of residence for which the student receives Harvard degree credit may be counted toward a citation.

Students who plan to satisfy the requirements for a language citation must complete a 17 Language Citation Study Plan with the Head Tutor or Director of Undergraduate Studies of the relevant department and as early as the declaration of concentration and no later than the deadline for degree applications in your final term in the College.

The award of a language citation will be noted on the transcript at the time degrees are voted, and it will be included in the Commencement program. Students will also receive printed citations along with their diplomas.

For a complete list of language citations offered and the specific requirements for each, please consult Fields of Concentration.

Details about the process of declaring a citation can be found by consulting the Registrar’s Office website.