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Examination Dates - US

2024.25 In-Person Exam Dates

August 2024 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens April 10, 2024
Registration Deadline May 15, 2024
Theory Examinations August 9 & 10, 2024
Practical Examinations August 2 - 8, 2024

November/December 2024 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens September 4, 2024
Registration Deadline October 16, 2024
Theory Examinations December 13 & 14, 2024
Practical Examinations November 30 - December 12, 2024

May/June 2025 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens January 5, 2025
Registration Deadline February 19, 2025
Theory & History Examinations May 9 & 10, 2025
Practical Examinations May 11 - June 1, 2025

2024.25 Theory Examination Dates

Theory Examinations take place only on the dates stated above and according to the following schedule:

Subject Day Time
Level 5 Theory Friday & Saturday Friday: 9:30 am

Saturday: 2:00 pm
Level 6 Theory Friday & Saturday Friday: 9:30 am

Saturday: 9:30AM
Level 7 Theory Friday & Saturday Friday: 9:30 am

Saturday: 9:30AM
Level 8 Theory Friday & Saturday Friday: 9:30 am

Saturday: 2:00 pm
Level 9 Harmony Saturday 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Level 9 History Friday & Saturday TBD
Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Level 10 History Friday & Saturday TBD
ARCT Analysis Saturday 2:00–5:00 pm
ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
ARCT History Friday & Saturday TBD
Speech Arts Technical Theory Levels 1-4 (Winter & Spring sessions only) Friday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Speech Arts History & Literature Theory Levels 1-3 (Winter & Spring sessions only) Friday 2:00–5:00 pm
ARCT Teacher's Written Friday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Keyboard Harmony (available May/June in-person Session only) May 11 - June 1, 2025

Alternate Theory Examination Schedule

The following exams are offered at these alternate seatings to accommodate candidates who may have a conflict with the original date and time.

Subject Day Time
Level 9 Harmony Friday 9:30–12:30 pm
Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint Friday 9:30–12:30 pm
ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint Friday 9:30–12:30 pm
ARCT Analysis Friday 9:30–12:30 pm

2025.26 In-Person Exam Dates

August 2025 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens April 9, 2025
Registration Deadline May 14, 2025
Theory Examinations August 8 & 9, 2025
Practical Examinations August 1 - 7, 2025

November/December 2025 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens September 3, 2025
Registration Deadline October 15, 2025
Theory Examinations December 12 & 13, 2025
Practical Examinations November 29 - December 11, 2025

May 2026 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens January 6, 2026
Registration Deadline February 18, 2026
Theory & History Examinations May 8 & 9, 2026
Practical Examinations May 10 - 31, 2026

2025.26 Theory Examination Dates

Theory Examinations take place only on the dates stated above and according to the following schedule:

Subject Day Time
Level 5 Theory     Friday & Saturday Friday: 9:30 am

Saturday: 2:00 pm
Level 6 Theory     Friday & Saturday Friday: 9:30 am

Saturday: 9:30AM
Level 7 Theory     Friday & Saturday Friday: 9:30 am

Saturday: 9:30AM
Level 8 Theory     Friday & Saturday Friday: 9:30 am

Saturday: 2:00 pm
Level 9 Harmony Saturday 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Level 9 History Friday & Saturday TBD
Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Level 10 History Friday & Saturday TBD
ARCT Analysis Saturday 2:00–5:00 pm
ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
ARCT History Friday & Saturday TBD
Speech Arts Technical Theory Levels 1-4 (Winter & Spring sessions only) Friday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Speech Arts History & Literature Theory Levels 1-3 (Winter & Spring sessions only) Friday 2:00–5:00 pm
ARCT Teacher's Written Friday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Keyboard Harmony (available May in-person Session only) May 10 - 31, 2026

Alternate Theory Examination Schedule

The following exams are offered at these alternate seatings to accommodate candidates who may have a conflict with the original date and time.

Subject Day Time
Level 9 Harmony Friday 9:30–12:30 pm
Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint Friday 9:30–12:30 pm
ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint Friday 9:30–12:30 pm
ARCT Analysis Friday 9:30–12:30 pm
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