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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 |