2021 Exam Dates

Spring Testing Period

• Application Deadline Friday, January 22, 2021

• Final Application Deadline (with late fee) – Friday, February 19, 2021

• Testing Period – Saturday, March 27 through Saturday, April 17, 2021

Summer Testing Period

• Application Deadline – Friday, April 30, 2021

• Final Application Deadline (with late fee) – Friday, May 20, 2021

• Testing Period – Saturday, June 26 through Saturday, July 17, 2021

Fall Testing Period

• Application Deadline – Friday, August 27, 2021
• Final Application Deadline (with late fee) – Friday, September 17, 2021
• Testing Period – Saturday, October 23 through Saturday, November 13, 2021

Once approved to take the exam, candidates will receive a scheduling email from NAMSS' exam administrator, Scantron. Notice to Schedule emails are sent to approved candidates 30 days prior to the start of a testing window. Candidates will select a specific date, time, and location within their approved window. Exams are administered at local testing centers across the country. For a listing of potential testing cities, visit the Scantron Website.