Transition from ARE 3.1 to ARE 4.0

ARE 4.0 replaced ARE 3.1 as the exam candidates must complete to become licensed in all U.S. jurisdictions on 1 July 2009. ARE 4.0 updates and improves the exam by combining graphic and multiple-choice content and emphasizing the problem-solving skills architects regularly use in day-to-day practice.

NCARB continuously works toward improving the ARE's content, delivery, grading, and administration. The evolution to ARE 4.0 was guided by the 2001 Practice Analysis survey conducted by the Council that provided a comprehensive analysis of the architecture profession.

ARE 4.0 also improved on ARE 3.1 by reducing the number of divisions (and trips to the test center) to seven and condensing subject matter so candidates can study for a subject all at once.

Transitioned?
See the Transition Chart or Reverse Transition Chart to see what divisions you need to pass to complete ARE 4.0 if you started in ARE 3.1 or an earlier version of the ARE.