Examinations: Engineers and Land surveyors
Changes to Structural Exam
You soon will be required to pass a single NCEES exam instead of having the option to take separate NCEES and Washington State exams. For details see the 
special announcement.
Exam schedule
Exams are administered every April and October. The following schedule shows the next date each exam is available and the deadline to apply for or reschedule the exam:
| Washington State exams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam | April date (Applications due Jan. 15) |
October date (Applications due July 31) |
|
| Forest Engineering | Apr. 16, 2010 | Not offered | |
| Land surveying (2-hour) | Apr. 16, 2010 | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Structural III | Not offered | Oct. 30, 2010 | |
| NCEES exams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam | April date (Applications due Jan. 15) |
October date (Applications due July 31) |
|
| Agricultural engineering | Not offered | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Architectural engineering | Apr. 16, 2010 | Not offered | |
| Chemical engineering | Apr. 16, 2010 | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Civil engineering | Apr. 16, 2010 | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Control Systems Engineering | Not offered | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Electrical engineering | Apr. 16, 2010 | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Environmental engineering | Apr. 16, 2010 | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Fire Protection Engineering | Not offered | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Fundamentals of engineering (EIT) | Apr. 17, 2010 | Oct. 30, 2010 | |
| Fundamentals of land surveying (LSIT) | Apr. 17, 2010 | Oct. 30, 2010 | |
| Industrial Engineering | Not offered | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Mechanical engineering | Apr. 16, 2010 | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | Not offered | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering | Not offered | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Naval Architect/Marine Engineering | Apr. 16, 2010 | Not offered | |
| Nuclear Engineering | Not offered | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | Not offered | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Principles and practices of land surveying | Apr. 16, 2010 | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
| Structural II | Apr. 16, 2010 | Oct. 29, 2010 | |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to take an exam?
Yes, you must pay exam application fees, which vary depending on the type of exam. In addition, all applicants who are approved to take a test (except those taking the Forest Engineering or Structural III exam) must pay a fee to Engineering and Land Surveying Examination Services (NCEES), to cover the cost of preparing, administering, and grading the exams.
Note: Once you receive a letter from us approving you to take the exam, you must register with NCEES by their deadline.
What is the deadline for applying for an exam?
The deadline for the October exam is July 31st. The deadline for the April exam is January 15th.
What is the deadline for rescheduling an exam?
The deadline for the October exam is July 31st. The deadline for the April exam is January 15th. You may ask to take the next exam by sending us a written request with the rescheduling fee. If you originally applied to take the exam within the last 5 years, you do not need to submit a new application to reschedule your exam.
Are study guides available to help me prepare for an exam?
You may purchase study guides for most exams on the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) website.
What if I have questions about a state-prepared exam?
Please call us at (360) 664-1575 if you have questions about any of the following exams:
- Forest Engineering
- Structural
III (updated August 2009)
- Principles and Practice of Land Surveying
What can I bring to the exam?
Please see the latest NCEES Calculator Policy, for information about items allowed in the exam room.
Are special accommodations available?
Yes, please see the Special Testing Accommodations page of the NCEES website for instructions on how to make arrangements for your exam.