Examination Information
for 2007/2008

ARCHITECT EXAMINATIONS
The Architect Registration Examination ("ARE") is a computerized examination offered year-round. The six multiple-choice divisions will consist of a given number of questions administered over a fixed length of time. The remaining three sections are graphic vignettes.

Multiple-Choice Divisions:

Pre-Design $102
General Structures $102
Lateral Forces $102
Mechanical and Electrical Systems $102
Building Design / Materials and Methods $102
Construction Documents and Services $102

Graphic Vignettes:

Site Planning $153
Building Planning $153
Building Technology $153

Test Rescheduling:

Test Rescheduling Fee $35

All candidates MUST bring a scientific calculator to the test center. The on-screen calculator is no longer accessible during the multiple-choice divisions of the ARE. Only non-programmable calculators will be allowed in the test center. The test center administrator reserves the right to refuse the use of any other calculators and will not provide one if a candidate's calculator is deemed inappropriate, or if a candidate forgets to bring one. Personal calculators are also allowed during the graphic vignettes, even though the on-screen calculator remains available.

For more information, visit the
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Web site at:

http://www.ncarb.org

or contact NCARB at:

NCARB
1801 K Street, NW
Suite 1100-K
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 783-6500

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact LaVern Douglas.

Assayers, Engineers, Geologists, Land Surveyors - PLEASE NOTE:

Your application should be submitted 315 days prior to the examination dates to ensure compliance with our time frame rules and to allow adequate time to receive education transcripts and/or references. You must submit the application fee when you send in your application. There is a separate fee for the examination and you will be notified by mail when these fees are due. An application will not be considered complete until all verifying data is received.

If you submit an application after the 315-day mark, every effort will be made to process your application and certify you for the next examination. However, if your application is incomplete, a shorter processing time means we may not be able to certify you for the next examination date.

Students enrolled in a professional degree program who wish to take the in-training exam during their final year may file an application before starting the final year of study. School endorsement may be submitted at any time prior to the examination sign-up deadline established by the appropriate national council.

It is extremely important that you notify us in writing of any address changes prior to the examination.

Arizona Approval and Registration Information

NOTE: The FE and PE pre-approval application is effective as of July 2006. Individuals who have previously applied for approval to take an FE and/or PE exam through the Arizona Board office can proceed with registration. If you are unsure of your approval status, please contact the Arizona Board office at (602) 364-4930.

Potential examinees have the option of applying to take the exams either through ELSES or through the Arizona Board. If you would like to apply through ELSES, please follow the instructions below. If you would like to apply through the board, please visit the Arizona Web site for access to the appropriate forms.

1. FE First-Time Examinees
To register for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, you may apply directly to ELSES to determine your educational eligibility to sit for the FE examination based on Arizona's requirements. Examinees must complete the Application for Arizona Pre-Approval of Education for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination (PDF).

This application is accepted at all times during the year. However, in order to be considered for the April examination, you must submit your application to ELSES no later than February 1; for the October examination, you must submit your application to ELSES no later than August 1. Upon approving your education, ELSES will send you instructions on registering for the examination.

Applicants for the FE examination must be a college senior or a graduate of an engineering program of 4 years or more accredited by EAC/ABET. To determine if your degree is accredited, visit the ABET Web site (http://www.abet.org/accrediteac.asp) for a complete listing of schools.

Applicants who do not have a degree accredited by EAC/ABET should contact the Arizona Board of Technical Registration for approval. BS degrees from foreign universities are not ABET accredited in engineering and must be evaluated to determine equivalency.

Examinees who pass the FE examination will be required to submit an official transcript or certified evaluation of education. After verifying that your credentials meet the educational requirements, ELSES will forward your file to the Arizona Board.

2. PE First-Time Examinees
To register for the PE examination, you may apply directly to ELSES to determine your educational eligibility to sit for the PE examination based on Arizona's requirements. Examinees must complete the Application for Arizona Pre-Approval of Education for the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Examination (PDF).

This application is accepted at all times during the year. However, in order to be considered for the April examination, you must submit your application to ELSES no later than February 1; for the October examination, you must submit your application to ELSES no later than August 1. Upon approving your education, ELSES will send you instructions on registering for the examination.

Once you have passed the PE examination, your educational file will be forwarded to the Arizona Board. Passing score results that are sent to you will include instructions on completing a separate application for licensure in which work experience is detailed and verified. This application must be mailed directly to the Arizona Board.

NOTE: Once you have received approval notification from the Arizona Board or ELSES, you must register with ELSES.

GEOLOGIST EXAMINATIONS

For more information, visit the
National Association of State Boards Of Geology (ASBOG) Web site at:

http://www.asbog.org

or contact ASBOG at:

ASBOG
The Granby Building, Suite "O"
1801 Charleston Highway
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-5676

ASSAYER, ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR EXAMINATIONS

2007 Examination Dates:

For more information, visit the
National Council Of Examiners For Engineering And Surveying
(NCEES) Web site at:

http://www.ncees.org

or contact NCEES at:

NCEES
P.O. Box 1686
Clemson, SC 29633-1686
(800) 250-3196 or (864) 654-6824

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT EXAMINATIONS

To apply for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination ("L.A.R.E."), candidates should contact the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards ("CLARB") directly and complete a CLARB Council Record. The CLARB application process includes completing the CLARB application form and providing verification of required information such as education and work experience. Once confirmation of your required information is received, CLARB will admit you to the L.A.R.E. and will forward all pre-examination information to you directly.

To apply for the L.A.R.E. through the CLARB Council Record, click here
https://www.clarb.org/

2007

Sections C & E:
June 11 - 12, 2007
December 3 - 4, 2007

2008

Sections C & E:
June 9 - 10, 2008

In addition to serving as the application for the L.A.R.E., the Council Record also provides the documentation that you will need when you apply for licensure in Arizona and in other jurisdictions. This eliminates the need for you to gather this information redundantly. Council Record holders are also entitled to discounts on important examination publications such as the examination handbook, The Road to Licensure and Beyond, including "Understanding the L.A.R.E. and Diagnostic Vignettes".

Once you have completed the L.A.R.E., you may apply for licensure in Arizona. Instruct CLARB to transmit your Council Record to the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, and follow the instructions for professional licensure application found on this web site. Please Note: Although you may have successfully completed and passed the L.A.R.E., you must still fulfill the education and/or experience requirements of A.R.S § 32-122.01 Qualifications for professional registration.

To download and print out a complete Administration Report and Fee Schedule, go to www.clarb.org/mba/lare_admin_changes.pdf. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher to access the information (see note on our home page).

For more information, visit the
Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) Web site at:

http://www.clarb.org

or contact CLARB at:

CLARB
144 Church Street NW
Suite 201
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 319-8380