Placement into an introductory biology course is based on the student's score on the IMR Biology Placement Exam. Cutoff scores and placement recommendations are derived in collaboration with the School of Integrative Biology and are reviewed annually. The policies below apply to all students entering the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Spring 2025.

The online IMR Biology Placement Test does not award academic credit. If you wish to take an IB Proficiency Exam, they are offered at the beginning of each fall and spring semester.

Questions? Contact "Placement & Proficiency" staff by emailing pnp@illinois.edu or by calling 217-244-4437 during business hours.