Examinations: Engineers and Land surveyors
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 | Testing date | Deadline to apply or reschedule | |
| Land surveying (2-hour) | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Structural III | Oct. 25, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| NCEES exams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam | Testing date | Deadline to apply or reschedule | |
| Agricultural engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Chemical engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Civil engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Control systems engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Electrical engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Environmental engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Fire protection engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Fundamentals of engineering (EIT) | Oct. 25, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Fundamentals of land surveying (LSIT) | Oct. 25, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Industrial engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Mechanical engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Metallurgical and materials engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Mining and mineral engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Nuclear engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Petroleum engineering | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Principles and practices of land surveying | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
| Structural II | Oct. 24, 2008 | July 31, 2008 | |
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 (ELSES, LLC), 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 ELSES by their deadline.
What is the deadline for applying for an exam?
You must submit your application with the appropriate fee 4 months before the exam date.
What is the deadline for rescheduling an exam?
The reschedule deadline is one month after the application deadline. 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.
The eighth edition of the Fundamentals of Engineering Supplied-Reference Handbook, which was published by NCEES in November 2007, will be available beginning with the April 2008 exam. The new edition includes the exam specification and an updated index to improve usability. Using this edition to prepare for the April 2008 exam will help you become familiar with the new format, and may make it easier to find information when taking the exam. You may download the handbook free of charge or purchase a bound copy online from the 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 April 27, 2007)
- 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.