Eligibility Requirements for Initial Registration by Examination

(1) Eligibility for initial registration by examination shall be determined by the Board after review and verification of information contained in the application. (2) To be eligible for initial registration by examination, an applicant shall: (a) Submit written proof satisfactory to the Board that they are at least 21 years old; (b) Submit satisfactory written proof, from individuals having direct knowledge of the applicant’s qualifications and suitability to become an architect, that the applicant is of good moral character; (c) Submit written proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: 1. holds a professional degree in architecture from a degree program that has been accredited by NAAB or CACB; or 2. has completed a non-accredited architectural curriculum that has been evaluated and found to be an equivalent standard based on the NCARB Education Standards then in effect; or 3. obtained a review of the applicant's education by an education evaluation service approved by NCARB and such evaluation concludes that the applicant's education meets the requirements for NCARB certification; or 4. the applicant's combination of education and experience has been evaluated by the Board and found to be equivalent to educational requirements approved by the Board. (d) Submit written proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has successfully completed the Architect Experience Program (AXP); and (e) Submit written proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has successfully passed the A.R.E. in accordance with the standards approved by the Board. (Mass. Register #1560, 11/7/2025)