Fall 2026 Exam

First and Third Exam Attempt Deadlines

The Registration Regulation sets out specific timelines and requirements for registrants in the Qualifying category with regards to writing the exam.

Here is the information you need about the deadlines for your first exam attempt and your third exam attempt.

•        You have a maximum of 24 months from the date of initial registration to make your first attempt at the exam, and
•        You have a maximum of five years from the date of initial registration to make your third and final exam attempt.

Please be aware that the exam deadlines listed in the Qualifying to RP section of your CRPO user account may not be updated. For now, you can confirm your first attempt deadline by taking the date of initial registration on your certificate of registration and adding 24 months. Similarly, you can confirm your third and final attempt deadline by taking the date of initial registration certificate of registration and adding five years.

Will I be notified if the Fall 2026 sitting is my final opportunity to attempt the exam?

The Fall 2026 sitting will be your final opportunity to attempt the exam if your first or third exam attempt deadline falls between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. If you are approaching your first or third attempt deadline this fall, you will be notified in the communications sent to you by the College in July.

Exam Eligibility & Program Completion Documentation 

To be eligible for the October 2026 exam, registrants must meet both of the following criteria:

1. Registration Date: Your CRPO registration date must be on or before July 19, 2026.  
2. Program Completion Documentation: If not already submitted, your program completion documentation must be received directly from your school or third-party credential assessment agency by the College via email at [email protected] no later than August 13, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (ET).

You will be notified about your exam eligibility status in the communications that will be sent to you in January. CRPO recommends that all Qualifying registrants contact their school or credential assessment agency immediately if their program completion documentation is outstanding. It is the responsibility of Qualifying registrants to ensure their program sends their program completion documentation and that it is received by CRPO by the deadline. No extensions to the August 13 deadline will be granted.

Remote Proctoring

The exam will be delivered exclusively using an online platform with remote proctoring, in partnership with MonitorEDU. It is the responsibility of candidates to meet the minimum standards for remotely proctored examinations as identified on the CRPO website.

Candidates are responsible for providing a safe, secure, and private area for testing. Candidates must meet the established minimum requirements for internet connectivity, technical hardware, and testing environment. Candidates’ hardware requirements and internet bandwidth must be pre-checked through MonitorEDU.

Remote proctoring has unique safety and security requirements that include locking down the candidate’s computer browser to prevent access to any programs or sites other than the examination platform. The remote proctor is a live individual who monitors the candidate through livestreaming using the candidate’s computer webcam and a smartphone camera.

CRPO recommends that all Qualifying registrants review the information related to the minimum requirements for technology and environmental conditions, Candidate Agreement, Exam Resource Manual and other exam prep resources posted on the Registration Exam page to ensure they are aware of their exam-related obligations.