The latest news about becoming an architect, navigating the Architectural Experience Program (AXP), and passing the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).

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Jun 9
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 #AIA26. Come see us both at 📍booth #2711! bit.ly/43mfzIu
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Jun 8
#AIA26 is almost here! Come join us at a session presented by NCARB staff starting this Wednesday, 6/10. And starting Thursday, we’ll be at booth 2711 ready to answer all your licensure & certification questions. See you there! 🔗bit.ly/43mfzIu
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Jun 1
Several new online proctoring policies for the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) are effective as of today, June 1, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/49wW57s
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May 28
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. 🎬 bit.ly/4vdaaiD
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May 27
A new version of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines is now available. Learn more: đź”— bit.ly/49qCF4d #ARE5
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May 18
NCARB has made updates to its Position on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Architectural Profession. Learn more: bit.ly/4uOet3Q
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May 14
For Week 2 of #BuildingSafetyMonth2026, we're joining the @IntlCodeCouncil to amplify the voices of five building safety professionals sharing how we can best work together to keep our communities safe. Learn more⤵️ bit.ly/3R5lxuv

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May 12
#BuildingSafetyMonth2026🏗️ Whether you’re already an architect or you're working toward earning your license, we've rounded up four ways you can you can partner with local building safety professionals to protect your community: bit.ly/3OXBiD9 @IntlCodeCouncil
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#BuildingSafetyMonth2026 continues! Week 2: Voices of the Built Environment—celebrating the people who help keep our homes, workplaces & gathering spaces safe. How can you help make sure the places where we live, work and play are safe? #BuildingSafety365 youtube.com/watch?v=OztxOELB…
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May 7
Mark your calendars for a live webinar explaining licensure paths for international licensure applicants—next Thursday (5/14) at 3:00 p.m. ET! ✍️ Register now to join us: 🔗bit.ly/4wkh7QG
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May 5
From tackling all six ARE 5.0 divisions to finding the right mentor, we've rounded up the top advice from today's architects for emerging professionals on the path to licensure. 🤝bit.ly/4f8JFGi #ARE5 #NCARB
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May 2
For the first time, four design profession regulators—NCIDQ, CLARB, NCEES, and NCARB—have come together as the Interorganizational Council on Regulation (ICOR) to release guidance on overlapping and incidental practice. 🔗loom.ly/gHMKhc0
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Apr 27
Several changes to ARE 5.0 are effective as of today, April 27, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4cPytfd
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Apr 23
We recently chatted with Ohio-based architect David Dameron about how he earned a license after 25 years in the field—and how mentors helped him get there. Read his full story: 🔗bit.ly/48dR5UE #Architect #Mentorship
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Apr 21
Have questions about the upcoming changes to online proctored exams? Join us next Tuesday (4/28) at 3 p.m. ET to learn more about the new secondary camera device and Windows Operating System requirements, effective on June 1. Register now: đź”—bit.ly/4cwmKlu
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Apr 21
NCARB and our South African counterpart, @sacapsa, have signed a new reciprocity agreement going into effect July 6, 2026. 🇿🇦🇺🇸 Learn more: bit.ly/48cYfbO
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Apr 16
Time is running out to apply for NCARB Scholars in Professional Practice 2026! ⏰ Learn more & apply by the April 20 deadline: ncarb.org/scholars #NCARB
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Apr 13
Starting June 1, 2026, there will be two changes to online proctoring requirements for ARE 5.0. Learn more: đź”— bit.ly/4tiE98r #ARE5 #NCARB
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Apr 9
Ever wondered what drives updates to NCARB’s programs? Or who gets to be involved in the decision-making process? In our latest How it Works video, we explain the full process of NCARB program updates, from ideation to implementation: 🔗bit.ly/3OpWi53
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Apr 7
In a recent interview with Retrofit Magazine, NCARB 2025-2026 President Edward T. Marley explained how Pathways to Practice will impact licensed professionals who already are practicing architecture. đź”—bit.ly/4tw7j3F #Architecture #NCARB
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