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2021.22 Exam Dates
November/December Session
Please be advised that due to ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person examinations will not be offered in the US during the traditional winter session (November/December 2021).
| Event |
Date |
| Advanced Theory Registration Deadline |
November 2, 2021 |
| Theory Examinations * |
Remote: December 10 & 11, 2021 (Advanced Theory Remote Exams Only)
|
| Practical Examinations |
Remote Exams: Register Now (Remote exams only - no registration deadline) |
*Online Theory exams for Levels 5 through 8 will be available through the Theory Study Guides and the standalone Online Theory Exams. Online History exams for levels 9 through ARCT exams are available and can be purchased here. For the Online History Courses plus exam, please click here.
May/June Session
| Event |
Date |
| Online Registration Opens |
January 4, 2022 |
| Online Registration Deadline |
February 15, 2022 |
| Theory Examinations |
Remote: May 13 & 14, 2022 (Advanced Theory Remote Exams Only)
In-Person: TBD
|
| Practical Examinations |
In-Person: TBD |
2021.22 Theory (Academic) Exam Dates
Theory Examinations take place only on the dates stated above and according to the following schedule:
| Subject |
Day |
Time |
| Level 9 Harmony |
Saturday |
2:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint |
Saturday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint |
Saturday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Analysis |
Saturday |
2:00–5:00 pm |
| 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 |
| Elementary Piano Pedagogy Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Intermediate Piano Pedagogy Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Advanced Piano Pedagogy Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
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 |