Michigan requires all applicants to complete the computer
administered,NCARB
Architectural Registration Examination (ARE)Check
out NCARB's web site for specific information regarding exam content, study
materials and other information pertaining to the ARE examination.
Reciprocal applicants must verify completion of examinations
equivalent to those being administered in Michigan at the time of original licensure.
Below is a historical summary of examination formats for Michigan.
| Dates |
Exam
Format |
| 1933 - 1945 |
29 hour exam |
| 6/45 - 12/59 |
28 hour exam |
| 6/60 - 12/74 |
36 hour exam |
| 1/75 - 12/76 |
16 hour w/degree
28 hour w/out degree |
| 1/77 - 3/78 |
16 hour w/degree
28 hour w/out degree |
| 4/78 - 9/80 |
28 hour w/degree
37 hour w/out degree |
| 10/80 - 5/83 |
28 hour w/degree
37 hour w/out degree |
| 6/83 - present |
Architectural
Registration Exam (ARE) |
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