• Friday, October 2, 2009
• Friday, March 5, 2010
• Friday, October 1, 2010

The ASBOG examinations begin with Part I at 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Part II is given beginning at 1 p.m until 5 p.m. You should allow 30 minutes prior to the examination to check in with the exam proctor.

About the ASBOG Examination
The examinations are the result of careful preparation and validation by a committee of professional geologists from throughout the nation. These geologists supply the expertise to develop fair and impartial examinations for measuring minimum competency in the profession. Examinations are given in the spring and fall of each year. The examinations are divided into two parts; 

• Fundamentals of Geology (FG) and 
• Practice of Geology (PG). 

Taking the Examination
Following are the steps you must take to sit for the ASBOG examination in North Carolina.

1. File an individual license application with the Board. This must be done at least 60 days in advance of the examination date. The examination order form will not be processed until you have been approved by the Board to sit for the exam.
2. You will be notified when you are qualified to sit for an examination. Following approval of the application, you will receive an examination order form. Please return the order form indicating your intent to sit for the examination and submit funds if applicable, in the appropriate amount.
You will then indicate if you wish to sit and submit funds in the
appropriate amount.
3. You will be sent a seating pass to the part or parts of the exam for which you are scheduled. This seating pass will indicate the date, place and time of the examination.

Download Geologist Licensing Examination Order Form by clicking here
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