D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-3403

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-3403 - LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION

3403.1

An applicant for licensure by examination shall:

(a) Hold a professional degree in architecture from a degree program that has been accredited by the NAAB or the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) not later than two (2) years after termination of applicant's enrollment; or hold a professional degree in architecture from a Canadian university certified by CACB; or, for foreign-educated applicants, have satisfied the NCARB education standard as verified by an Education Evaluation Services for Architects (EESA) evaluation report;

(b) Satisfy the AXP requirements; and

(c) Pass the A.R.E. in accordance with NCARB standards in effect at the time the applicant took the examination. After receiving his or her professional degree or while enrolled in an NCARB-approved Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) program, an applicant may take portions of the A.R.E., provided that all AXP requirements are completed before licensure is obtained.

3403.2

The Board may request NCARB to determine an applicant's eligibility, subject to the Board's final approval; and the Board shall accept the A.R.E. results as determined by NCARB.

3403.3

An applicant shall retain credit for division sections passed on the A.R.E. for as long as the exam version is currently offered by NCARB and for as long as the exam version immediately following the successfully completed exam is offered. An applicant must complete a new application for re-examination and pay the required fees each time the applicant seeks to retake any division of the examination.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-3403

Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 7266, 7268 (Dec. 29,1995); Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 5454, 5457 (May 9, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 9963, 9966 (August 17, 2012); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 6178 (5/17/2024)

Authority: D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.10(a)(12) and Mayor's Order 2000-70, dated May 2, 2000