Drexel offers an advanced-level Certification of Proficiency for students who have successfully passed the series of written Proficiency examinations and an extensive FSI/ACTFL oral examination with at least an FSI "2" or ACTFL "Advanced" rating. Certification is listed on the student transcript.

The different Proficiency exams can be taken once the student has satisfactorily passed the Achievement Test. They are also the prerequisite before starting a minor thesis.