Proficiency credit is awarded on the basis of sufficiently high exam scores in 16 IB subject areas and is subject to change upon annual review. The policies below apply to all students entering Illinois in Summer 2011, Fall 2011, or Spring 2012.

The University of Illinois recognizes the value of the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. Students should be aware that there are times when it is in their best interest to take the Urbana course that corresponds to the AP or IB credit instead of accepting the test-based credit. You may be better prepared for the rigors of the subsequent course in the sequence if you decline this credit and take the course. Students are able to consult with their academic advisors during Registration in order to determine what will be most appropriate for their individual plan of study.

New undergraduate students who have not already earned college-level credit in the subject are allowed to take a departmental proficiency exam in math, biology, chemistry, physics, French, German, or Spanish if they wish to try to proficiency out of an introductory course.

For a language not listed above, contact pnp@illinois.edu or call 217-244-4437.