Examination Schedule
For Applicants
|
Examination Week
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December 7-11, 2026 |
| Application Period Opens |
March 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline |
June 15, 2026 |
| Extended Application Deadline ($500 fee applies) |
July 1, 2026 |
Application Determinations and Scheduling Information
Emailed to Applicants |
Week of July 13, 2026 |
| For Approved Candidates |
Examination Scheduling Opens
|
July 20, 2026 |
| Examination Scheduling Closes |
November 23, 2026 |
The certification examination is scheduled for four hours and has 200 multiple-choice questions. This subspecialty exam is offered biennially in even-numbered years.
Effective January 1, 2025, UCNS certification exams are administered at testing centers or online with virtual live proctoring.