2026 Exam Dates
Fall Testing Period
- Application Opening Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Testing Period: Wednesday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 28, 2026
2027 Exam Dates
Spring Testing Period
- Application Opening Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 20, 2027
- Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday, February 10, 2027
- Testing Period: Wednesday, March 3 through Wednesday, April 7, 2027
Summer Testing Period
- Application Opening Date: Monday, April 5, 2027
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2027
- Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday, May 26, 2027
- Testing Period: Wednesday, June 16 through Wednesday, July 21, 2027
Fall Testing Period
- Application Opening Date: Monday, July 19, 2027
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 18, 2027
- Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday, September 8, 2027
- Testing Period: Wednesday, September 29 through Wednesday, October 27, 2027
Once approved to take the exam, candidates will receive a scheduling email from NAMSS' exam administrator, Meazure Learning. 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 and via live remote proctoring. For a listing of potential testing cities, visit the Meazure Website.