Students must pass sight translation examinations in order to graduate with a major in classics. Those electing the Greek and Latin form of the major must pass all four sight examinations. Other majors must take the exams in the language relevant to their variety of the major: Greek for Greek majors, Latin for Latin majors, the language the student has studied most for Classical Civilization majors.

All majors may, if they choose, take the exams in both languages to demonstrate proficiency. There is no limit to the number of times that a student may take the exams.

In any given year the exams take place during each semester on the Wednesday of the 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th full week of classes in the following order: Greek Prose, Latin Prose, Greek Verse, Latin Verse. 

Examinations will be administered at 4:15 p.m. in Ascension Hall on the following dates:

Greek Prose

  • October 21, 2026 (ASC 120)
  • March 24, 2027 (ASC 120)

Latin Prose

  • October 28, 2026 (ASC 120)
  • March 31, 2027 (ASC 120)

Greek Verse

  • November 11, 2026 (ASC 120)
  • April 14, 2027 (ASC 120)

Latin Verse

  • November 18, 2026 (ASC 120)
  • April 21, 2027 (ASC 120)