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

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Joined April 2009
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Need help navigating the complexities of architectural licensure? NCARB's volunteer licensing advisors can answer questions about the AXP, ARE, reciprocity, and more πŸ’¬ Find your advisor πŸ”—: bit.ly/4eWREFB
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Looking for AXP guidance? Tune in to our webinar today at 3 p.m. ET as NCARB experts share key AXP requirements, offer tips for reporting experience, and answer your questions live on Zoom πŸ—£οΈ Register now πŸ”—: bit.ly/4sjj7qG
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NCARB's Melissa Gobrecht, AIA, NCARB, CAE, will moderate the "Women Shaping Licensure Through Leadership and Service" panel discussion at the AIA Women's Leadership Summit 2026 in Kansas City πŸ“ Join her on November 2 at 2:30 p.m. CT πŸ”—: bit.ly/4ByyaB6
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Don't miss the final three courses starting this Friday in Leveraging Science for People-Centered Design, a CE webinar series exploring links between neuroscience and the built environment πŸ—“οΈ Attendees can earn 1 LU/HSW credit per course. Learn more πŸ”—: bit.ly/4cr2wKE
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Learn how to set up your camera properly for your test run and online ARE exam πŸ’‘ (Sound up). #ARE5 #onlineexam #architectstudent #Architectureexam
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Looking for AXP guidance? Tune in to our webinar next Thursday at 3 p.m. ET as NCARB experts share key AXP requirements, offer tips for reporting experience, and answer your questions live on Zoom πŸ—£οΈ Register now πŸ”—: bit.ly/4sjj7qG
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Need some new architecture accounts in your feed? πŸ“± We've updated our collection of favorite Instagram creators in architecture, from licensed architects and educators around the world to environmental design advocates. See the list πŸ”—: bit.ly/4hBUL7P
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NCARB was proud to attend the 2026 @NOMANational Conference in South Florida, to help further expand access to architectural licensure 🌴
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Need a testing accommodation for the ARE? πŸ“ Use the Exams tab in your NCARB Record to upload the necessary documentation.
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Does your firm support your path to earning an architecture license? πŸ›οΈ From mentorship opportunities to regular check-ins on your progress, learn what to look for in an AXP supervisor and a supportive workplace πŸ”—: bit.ly/4hAMYXU
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NCARB's office is closed today (10/12) for Indigenous Peoples' Day. If you need to get in touch with us, use our online contact form and a member of our Customer Relations team will get back to you after the break ⬇️ ncarb.org/contact
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"What made you want to pursue architecture?" πŸ€” πŸ“ Students at the 2026 Interschool Student Design Competition weigh in on the thing that inspired them to join the profession ✨
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Have questions about the process of becoming a licensed architect? πŸ€” From reporting AXP hours to deciding which ARE division to take first, NCARB is answering some of the most common questions we hear from aspiring architects. Read more πŸ”—: bit.ly/4iYDyqd
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NCARB is working to eliminate pinch points in licensure to ensure qualified applicants can enter the profession by creating an accessible yet equally rigorous licensure process βœ… For more info πŸ”—: bit.ly/4ygDZS1
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Two years after its launch, NCARB's Competency Standard remains a foundation for evolving licensure programs and expanding pathways to practice architecture πŸ“ Learn more about the Competency Standard framework and its role in the future of licensure πŸ”—: bit.ly/4yrXfLX
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From India and Malaysia to the U.S., Gayathree Singhal Vinod has built a career spanning cultures, continents, and industries. Now leading AI infrastructure projects at Jacobs, she reflects on resilience, growth, and the lessons learned along the way πŸ”—: bit.ly/4hATWLc
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NCARB's office is closed today (9/30) due to an organization wide training. If you need to get in touch with us, use our online contact form and a member of our Customer Relations team will get back to you soon πŸ”—: ncarb.org/contact
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Architecture students from the DC region came together for the 2026 Interschool Student Design Competition, tackling a real-world civic pavilion challenge πŸ›οΈ Read more about the event and how NCARB aims to support licensure candidates πŸ”—: bit.ly/3VgVliC
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In 2025, the average time to licensure for architects fell to 12.3 yearsβ€”the lowest median time in nearly a decadeβ€”and nearly half of licensure candidates were people of color or women πŸ“Š Explore more data trends πŸ”—: bit.ly/4d4bTAl
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FY27 NCARB President John Rademacher is excited to help open up new opportunities for licensure through Pathways to Practice πŸŽ™οΈ
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