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).

2024 DATES

Step 1 August 27, 2024

Step 2 September 24, 2024

Step 3 October 22, 2024

Step 4 November 5, 2024

Step 5 November 19, 2024

2025 DATES

Step 1 November 26, 2024

Step 2 December 17, 2024

Step 3 December 31, 2024

Step 4 January 14, 2025

Step 5 January 28, 2025

Step 1 February 4, 2025

Step 2 March 4, 2025

Step 3 April 1, 2025

Step 4 April 15, 2025

Step 5 April 29, 2025

Step 1 May 6, 2025

Step 2 June 24, 2025

Step 3 July 22, 2025

Step 4 August 5, 2025

Step 5 August 19, 2025

Step 1 August 26, 2025

Step 2 September 23, 2025

Step 3 October 21, 2025

Step 4 November 4, 2025

Step 5 November 18, 2025

[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