National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) NCARB is a nonprofit organization made up of the 55 U.S. architectural licensing boards.

NCARB, in collaboration with these boards, facilitates the licensure and credentialing of architects to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Do you have questions about scheduling an exam, reporting professional experience, or applying for an NCARB Certificate? Visit www.ncarb.org/contact to connect with a Customer Relations team member.

Gaining real-world experience is an essential step to becoming an architect. But access to meaningful experience is not ...
06/17/2026

Gaining real-world experience is an essential step to becoming an architect. But access to meaningful experience is not always equal. Join NCARB Podcast host Andy McIntyre and guests Gabriella Bermea and Jenny Kawecki for an inside look at how candidates earn experience today, where the current system creates challenges, and how firm culture plays a critical role in shaping future architects. šŸ”—https://bit.ly/4vgKbaN

06/12/2026

Didn’t catch us yesterday? Swing by booth šŸ“2711 today to talk with NCARB experts about your career goals & next steps! Plus, get your California licensure questions answered from representatives of the California Architects Board!

Have a question for the California licensing board? NCARB is hosting staff from the California Architects Board througho...
06/09/2026

Have a question for the California licensing board? NCARB is hosting staff from the California Architects Board throughout the day on both Thursday and Friday at . Come see us both at šŸ“booth #2711! https://bit.ly/43mfzIu

  is almost here! Come join us at a session presented by NCARB staff and earn CE credit starting this Wednesday, 6/10. s...
06/08/2026

is almost here! Come join us at a session presented by NCARB staff and earn CE credit starting this Wednesday, 6/10. starting this Wednesday, 6/10. And starting Thursday, we’ll be at booth 2711 (near AIA’s booth) ready to answer all your top licensure and certification questions. Come see us, and enter to win freebies like an NCARB Record renewal! šŸ”—https://bit.ly/43mfzIu

We can't wait to see you at  ! Next week, we’ll be at booth  #2711 ready to answer your questions about licensure, certi...
06/06/2026

We can't wait to see you at ! Next week, we’ll be at booth #2711 ready to answer your questions about licensure, certification, continuing education, and more. Stop by to talk to our expert staff, and scan your badge to get NCARB freebies! šŸ”—https://bit.ly/43mfzIu

And don't forget to join us at a session ⤵
ā˜‘ļø Mind the Gap: Strategies to Develop Competencies in Emerging Professionals | Wed. (6/10) at 3:30-5 p.m. PT
ā˜‘ļø Multiple Pathways, One Profession: Expanding Access to Architectural Licensure | Wed. (6/10) at 4-5 p.m. PT
ā˜‘ļø ArchiPrep Microsessions at the NextGen Lounge | Thurs. (6/11) at 3:30 p.m. PT and Fri. (6/12) at 1:30 p.m. PT

Episodes two and three of the NCARB Podcast—Why Fix What Isn’t Broken and What’s in a Degree—are now availablešŸŽ™ļø Tune in...
06/04/2026

Episodes two and three of the NCARB Podcast—Why Fix What Isn’t Broken and What’s in a Degree—are now availablešŸŽ™ļø Tune in to hear from industry experts NCARB CEO Mike Armstrong and NOMA President Bryan Lee, plus leaders in architecture education Ingalill Walhroos-Ritter and Jeremy Fretts. šŸ”—https://bit.ly/4dMFNtJ

Several new online proctoring policies for the Architect Registration ExaminationĀ® (AREĀ®) are effective as of today, Jun...
06/01/2026

Several new online proctoring policies for the Architect Registration ExaminationĀ® (AREĀ®) are effective as of today, June 1, 2026. Learn more: šŸ”—https://bit.ly/49wW57s

Watch the latest video in NCARB's How It Works series to understand the different pathways for international applicants ...
05/28/2026

Watch the latest video in NCARB's How It Works series to understand the different pathways for international applicants to earn an architecture license in the U.S. šŸ”—https://bit.ly/4vdaaiD

A new version of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines is now available. Going into effect on June 1, 2026, the new Guidelines reflects...
05/27/2026

A new version of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines is now available. Going into effect on June 1, 2026, the new Guidelines reflects upcoming changes to online proctoring requirements, such as the new secondary camera and Windows Operating System policies. Learn more: šŸ”— https://bit.ly/49qCF4d

NCARB recently updated its Position on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Architectural Profession.The state...
05/18/2026

NCARB recently updated its Position on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Architectural Profession.

The statement, originally released in October 2024, emphasizes the importance of responsible control and standard of care, the role of regulators regarding AI and technological advances, and NCARB’s commitment to keeping pace with ongoing advancements in the architectural profession. Learn more ⤵ https://bit.ly/4uOet3Q

Changes include alignment with a recent joint ICOR statement and best practices from the Futures Collaborative.

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
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