Test Dates

Test Dates for VCLA Computer-Based Testing

VCLA computer-based testing is available Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays) at Pearson VUE test centers nationwide, including five in Virginia. There are no registration deadlines; however, you should plan to register as early as possible before your desired test date, as seating is limited. Official score reports will be mailed within 10 business days after the test date.

Test Dates for VCLA and VRA Paper-Based Testing

VCLA and VRA paper-based testing is offered at six test administrations per program year. Refer to the following table for registration options and deadlines for each test administration.

Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
(additional fee applies)
Emergency Registration Deadline
(additional fee applies)
Score Report Date
(unofficial scores available
at 5:00 p.m.)
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September 26, 2009 August 28, 2009 September 4, 2009 September 22, 2009 October 23, 2009
November 7, 2009 October 9, 2009 October 16, 2009 November 3, 2009 December 4, 2009
January 16, 2010 December 18, 2009 December 28, 2009 January 12, 2010 February 12, 2010
March 27, 2010 February 26, 2010 March 5, 2010 March 23, 2010 April 23, 2010
May 15, 2010 April 16, 2010 April 23, 2010 May 11, 2010 June 11, 2010
July 10, 2010 June 11, 2010 June 18, 2010 July 6, 2010 August 6, 2010
The deadline for submission of requests and all necessary documentation for alternative testing arrangements is the regular registration deadline. Because of space, staff, and time constraints, there can be no assurance that requests received after this deadline can be accommodated.
mouse icon Internet Registration
All registration periods. To register on the Internet, your registration must be completed by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on the registration deadline for the period.
envelope U.S. Mail Registration
Regular and late registration periods only. To register by mail during the regular registration period, your registration materials must be postmarked by the regular registration deadline. During the late registration period, your registration materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on the late registration deadline.
telephone Telephone Registration
Emergency registration period only. To register by telephone, call (866) 613-3292 or (413) 256-2888, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday–Friday, excluding the following holidays: September 7, 2009; January 1, 2010; and July 5, 2010. You must call by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on the emergency registration deadline.