Architect Exam

ARCHITECTS

Examination 

NCARB Architect Registration Examination (ARE 5.0)

Exam Vendor 

PSI (content.psionline.com/ncarb)

Frequency and Dates of Exam 

Daily
Contact NCARB  (ncarb.org/pass-the-are)

Deadline for Application 

No application deadline.
Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis.

Exam Fees 

$250 for each division
(6 divisions total)

Exam Locations 

See NCARB (ncarb.org/pass-the-are/start/testing-psi) 
for test center locations. See PSI 
(content.psionline.com/ncarb) for online proctored 
exam information

Questions About Exam Scheduling or Registration? 

Only candidates pre-approved by the Board should contact NCARB
(ncarb.org/pass-the-are)

Other Questions? 

To obtain an application package or to check on the status of your application, contact the Board office at (804) 367-8506 or apelscidla@dpor.virginia.gov.