Test Dates

Test Dates for Computer-Based Testing

Computer-based testing is available Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays) at Pearson VUE test centers nationwide, including seven 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. You may view seat availability at www.pearsonvue.com/vcla. Please note seat availability information is subject to change. Scores will be available within 10 business days of your test date.

Test Dates for Paper-Based Testing

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
 
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Late Registration Deadline
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Emergency Registration Deadline
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Score Report Date
September 24, 2011 August 26, 2011 September 2, 2011 September 20, 2011 October 21, 2011
November 5, 2011 October 7, 2011 October 14, 2011 November 1, 2011 December 2, 2011
January 21, 2012 December 23, 2011 December 30, 2011 January 17, 2012 February 17, 2012
March 24, 2012 February 24, 2012 March 2, 2012 March 20, 2012 April 20, 2012
May 12, 2012 April 13, 2012 April 20, 2012 May 8, 2012 June 8, 2012
July 14, 2012 June 15, 2012 June 22, 2012 July 10, 2012 August 10, 2012
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.
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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.
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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 5, 2011; January 16, 2012; and July 4, 2012. You must call by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on the emergency registration deadline.