Many exams allow students to try and earn proficiency credit on-campus. Proficiency exams are offered at various times depending on the department. Visit the Placement & Proficiency Website for All Available Exams
Economics Proficiency Exams
We offer Proficiency Exams for Microeconomic Principles (ECON 102) & Macroeconomic Principles (ECON 103) to current Illinois students at the beginning and end of each semester (on-campus), and once during the summer (online).
- Micro & Macro exams may only be attempted one time each
- Students are given 2 hours to take the exam (may finish early)
- Exams are multiple-choice with 40 questions
- The passing score of 85% is set by the Economics Department and demonstrates knowledge within the subject area
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Upcoming Economics Proficiency Exams
Term | Date(s) | Location | Sign-Up |
Summer 2022 | May 23rd - July 23rd | Online | Registration Closes Sunday, July 10th at 11:59pm CST |
September 2022 | TBD | TBD | Coming in July |
Fall 2022 | TBD | TBD | Coming in October |
If you would like to cancel your exam reservation, please email econug@illinois.edu at least 24 hours before your scheduled exam. *Online students will also need to cancel with ProctorU*
Students who miss the exam without notifying the Department of Economics will not be provided another attempt to take that exam, unless approved by the Undergraduate Office. Only one cancellation per exam will be allowed.