Important Dates

Following are the due dates for all the major steps of the licensure and ordination process. You are encouraged to work ahead of these dates and not wait until the final hours in order to leave time for any unexpected issues. Consult the Examination Process page for a detailed explanation of the associated requirements.

If you have any questions about this information, contact the Exam Committee Chairman (see Officers and Committees).

2026 DATES

Step 1 November 25, 2025

Step 2 December 9, 2025

Step 3 December 23, 2025

Step 4 January 6, 2026

Step 5 January 20, 2026

Step 1 January 27, 2026

Step 2 February 24, 2026

Step 3 March 24, 2026

Step 4 April 7, 2026

Step 5 April 21, 2026

Step 1 April 28, 2026

Step 2 June 23, 2026

Step 3 July 21, 2026

Step 4 August 4, 2026

Step 5 August 18, 2026

Step 1 August 25, 2026

Step 2 September 22, 2026

Step 3 October 20, 2026

Step 4 November 3, 2026

Step 5 November 17, 2026

[TYPICAL DATE TEMPLATE]

Step 1 Initial Documents Due 1 week after previous Presbytery
Step 2 Bible Exams (Part 1 & 2) and Questionnaires Due 8 weeks prior to X

Step 3 Remaining Written Exams and Mock Exam 4 weeks prior to X

Step 4 Committee Examination 2 weeks prior to X

Step 5 Presbytery Examination X