Coronavirus Update - ARE 5.0 (chronology from March 2020: Prometric test centers closed; ARE appointments cancelled; seat credits; masks required at test centers; online proctoring launched Nov. 16, 2020; continued closures and short-notice cancellations into 2021)

The record

Jurisdiction

All States; National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (council of the 55 architectural licensing boards; administers the Architect Registration Examination)

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

Member boards' adoption of the ARE

Issued

2020-03-20 Mar. 20, 2020

Effective

2020-03-17

End

test-center mask and capacity conditions through 2021 (read as 2021-09-30)

In force

Mar. 17, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2021

Quarters

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementOther

Addressees

• architectural licensure candidates
• State boards
• architecture firms

Functions reached

• HR licensure of architects delayed (Prometric closure Mar. 17-May 31, 2020; capacity limits after)
• OF firm staffing of licensure-track designers

Character

context

Collection

State trade licensing boards AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS

Operative words

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the delivery of the ARE at some in-person test centers around North America.... Candidates may still experience test center closures. As regional restrictions and instances of positive COVID-19 cases at test centers require, Prometric may cancel ARE appointments with short notice.... If you are testing in-person, keep in mind that you must wear a mask at the test center at all times.... If you arrive at your test center without a mask, you will not be allowed to test

Enforcement

Notes