Examination/Initial Licensure
In order to become a licensed architect, an intern architect must be admitted to and pass the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) as administered by NCARB. All sections of the ARE must be passed within a five-year period in accordance with the NCARB rolling clock.
The Mississippi ARE Application fee is $60.00. This is a one-time, non-refundable fee. Additional exam fees are payable to NCARB.
Intern architects have two options for admittance to the exam through the Mississippi Board:
1. IDP COMPLETE
Interns with a NAAB degree who have completed IDP in accordance with Rule 1.02 should utilize this option. All that is required is the NCARB IDP Council Record ('Green Cover') and the Mississippi ARE Application. Choose one of the following links to access the online or printable IDP Complete application.
On-Line Application to the ARE - IDP Complete (preferred)
Printable Application to the ARE - IDP Complete
2. EARLY ADMISSION OPTION
Interns who wish to begin examination concurrent with IDP must meet the requirements of Rule 1.01. An applicant must be enrolled in IDP, have a NAAB accredited degree, at least 235 training units in IDP, and 6 months of experience under the direct supervision of an architect post graduation. Instructions provided with the application explain the Early Admission process in greater detail. Concurrent exam applicants must use the printable application for the Early Admission Option accessible through the following link.
Instructions and Application to the ARE - Early Admission Option
AFTER SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION AND FEE:
- Contact NCARB via the ‘My Council Record’ weblink and request a record transmittal to Mississippi. If IDP is complete, NCARB must provide the Board with a full record ('Green Cover'). If IDP is not complete, NCARB will provide the Board with a Record Summary.
- Upon receipt of your completed application, NCARB documentation and other required documents, the Board will determine your eligibility to begin examination.
- If eligibility is granted, the Board will notify NCARB and Prometric of your eligibility. Prometric will mail you an exam authorization letter and password. You will need the password to schedule an exam appointment.
- Download "ARE Guidelines" from www.ncarb.org for information on scheduling an exam, exam fees, exam specifications, and more.
- Exams can be taken at any Prometric test center of your choice. Find the most convenient test center at www.prometric.com.
- Score reports (test results) are typically processed within six weeks of your test date. the Board will mail your score reports to you upon receipt. Exam scores cannot be provided over the telephone, so please do not call for results. However, if you have not received your score report after seven weeks, call or email the Board.
- Upon receipt of your final “pass” score report and your NCARB IDP Council Record (provided after completion of IDP), the Board will provide an Application for Registration by Examination. If approved, you will receive your initial architectural license.
