Architect Registration Exam
The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the practice of architecture.
One of the primary requirements for becoming a licensed architect is passing the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). AIA National offers a variety of resources to assist you in passing the exam and getting that architect stamp you’ve been working for. ARE Study Sessions at AIA East Bay have been on hold during the transition from ARE 4.0 to 5.0, but we are currently evaluating upcoming opportunities.
The six ARE 5.0 exam topics are:
- Practice Management
- Project Management
- Programming & Analysis
- Project Planning & Design
- Project Development & Documentation
- Construction & Evaluation
ARE Study Resources
STUDY GUIDES
AIA members and non-members alike have free access to East Bay ARE 5.0 study guides through our PrepARE program.Â
NCARB RESOURCES
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), which administers the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) and the Architectural Experience Program (AXP), also offers free study guides and practice exams.
PrepARE
The path to licensure was too expensive, too confusing, and too isolating. PrepARE is our answer—a focused, affordable, and community-driven program that brings clarity and support to the ARE process.