What is the purpose of the Modern Language Survey?

Results are used to create a complete profile for each student, for advising purposes during all four years and to optimize the first semester schedules. It will let us know what language(s) you currently speak fluently, which language you have studied, and which one you may wish to study in the future.

How can my language skills affect my academic options?

A language background can affect a number of academic choices throughout an undergraduate career: fulfillment of Core courses, study abroad, interdisciplinary minors and language requirements in some academic areas, scholarship, and long-term graduate plans. This is why a comprehensive academic profile is necessary whether or not you plan to pursue your language study in your first year.

Can the survey and placement give me credit or make me "place out" of language?

The survey is NOT used to give credit or determine whether one "places out" of language but to gather as much information as possible about a student's current abilities in one or more language, and possible interest in learning a different language. 

How will the information in the sports interest section of the surveys be used?

This information is used to determine the extent to which the athletic interests of incoming students are being met by the current intramural, club, recreation, and intercollegiate athletics offerings on campus. Therefore, it is completed by all students prior to their arrival on campus.

I am not interested in participating in any athletic activities on campus, do I still need to complete the sports interest section of the surveys?

Your answers are important to us and there are no right or wrong answers. All students must complete this section.

How is the information from the Music section of the survey used?

The Music information is used to determine the extent to which the musical interests of incoming students are being met by the current academic and extracurricular music offerings on campus. Information gleaned from this questionnaire will be used to help the Music Department program events based on the number of potentially interested musicians. Additionally, it is used to assist in the enrollment of students into music courses for their Fall semester schedule. Music courses are not mandated in the core curriculum, but a number of courses may be used toward the completion of Core Pathways. Therefore, we encourage all students to complete this questionnaire by the deadline.

You can check out a sampling of Music performances here. 

I am not interested in taking a music course my first semester but still want to perform with the department. How do I become involved?

Please contact Mike Napolitano in the Music Department at Michael.Napolitano@Marist.edu or (845) 575-3242 to get your name on the interest list for our performing ensembles and music camps.