Have questions about the upcoming changes to the online proctored divisions of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®)? Watch our webinar to learn more about the new secondary camera device and Windows Operating System requirements, which will go into effect on June 1.

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During the webinar, NCARB’s Assistant Vice President of Programs: Outreach & Operations, Patricia Ramallo, AIA, NCARB, MBA, CAE, and NCARB’s Assistant Vice President of Customer Relations, Casandra Walker, MBA, MSHRM, provided an overview of the updated requirements for online proctoring that will go into effect on June 1—including how to set up a secondary camera device, acceptable devices for testing, and more. Our panelists also shared a reminder of changes to the exam objectives and case studies that went into effect on April 27 and answered questions in a live Q&A session.

Review the top resources NCARB experts recommended:    

  • Overview of Online Proctoring Changes | Bookmark our recent blog detailing the ARE online proctoring updates starting June 1.
  • New ARE Guidelines | Understand the recent updates to the exam objectives, descriptions, and case studies in a new version of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines, effective April 27, 2026. 
  • Practice Exams | Take advantage of NCARB’s free divisional practice exams—recently updated to align with the April 27 changes. 
  • Free PSI Test Run | Use the free test run service in your NCARB Record to confirm your computer and testing space meet the requirements for online proctoring. Note: On or after June 1, proctors administering test runs will ensure your secondary camera meets all requirements.