Six-Month Rule goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. 1 July 2010 for all interns

The Six-Month Rule will go into effect for all interns at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on 1 July 2010. The Six-Month Rule is already in effect for interns that established an NCARB Record on or after 1 July 2009.

April 13, 2010


IDP Workbook Available in Training Hours

New and updated, the IDP Workbook is designed to simplify calculating and reporting IDP experience.

April 5, 2010


IDP Training Units Become Training Hours 1 January 2010

Submitting your IDP experience is easier! On 1 January 2010, training units became training hours. One training unit equals eight training hours.

January 4, 2010


January 2010 IDP Guidelines and IDP Supervisor Guidelines

Updated versions of the IDP Guidelines and IDP Supervisor Guidelines are now available. The January 2010 versions include changes effective 1 January 2010.

January 4, 2010


New! January 2010 Education Guidelines

New! The Education Guidelines provide a general overview of the education requirement for NCARB certification, and explains how architects who do not hold a professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program can satisfy this requirement.

January 1, 2010


November 2009 ARE e-News:
ARE Scoring 101

New! Read answers to common questions about ARE scoring.

November 10, 2009


Introducing the IDP Supervisor e-News: A Great New Resource

Supervisors can provide interns with the best foundation for their future if they understand the program and provide guidance on how to get the most out of it. This quarterly newsletter is designed to provide tips for successful supervising and resources that will assist both supervisor and interns navigate the program.

October 23, 2009


ARE Fees to Increase on 1 October 2009

Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) fees will increase by $40 per division effective 1 October 2009.

October 1, 2009


A Message to NCARB From Prometric Regarding Delayed Score Reports

Score reports for those candidates who have tested since early July have been delayed. In addition, there are a few candidates who tested in June whose results have also been delayed. Prometric is planning to print and mail 1,100 score reports by September 25 and another 2,000 by October 2.

September 24, 2009



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