Exam dates, times, and eligibility vary, so please read the details carefully.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 – Lyon & Foster Prize Exams

Both examinations last for one hour.  This is a sight examination, so you may not use books or aids of any kind.

Lucius Lyon Prize in Latin

2:00 – 3:00 pm
Macfarlane House, 48 College Street, Room 101
Eligibility: Open to class of 2022 Brown University undergraduates.

Lafayette Sabine Foster Prize in Ancient Greek

3:00 – 4:00 pm
Macfarlane House, 48 College Street, Room 101
Eligibility: Open to all Brown University undergraduates.

Thursday, March 17, 2022 – Wayland Prize Exams

Both examinations last for one hour.  This is a sight examination, so you may not use books or aids of any kind.  There are three different exams (beginner, intermediate, and advanced), based on the students’ proficiency in ancient Greek or Latin.  You must choose the exam that appropriately evaluates your current level of ancient Greek or Latin aptitude.

President Francis Wayland Prize in Latin

2:00 – 3:00 pm
Macfarlane House, 48 College Street, Room 101
Eligibility: Open to class of 2025 Brown University undergraduates.

President Francis Wayland Prize in Ancient Greek

3:00 – 4:00 pm
Macfarlane House, 48 College Street, Room 101
Eligibility: Open to class of 2025 Brown University undergraduates.

You can learn more about the language prize exams, and other undergrad prizes, on the Classics Academic Prizes webpage. For more information, please contact Professor Jay Reed at jay_reed@brown.edu.  We hope you give the exams a try – good luck.