You must sit for and pass the ASBOG examinations which consists of two parts: Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology.

(1) Applying for the examination: You may apply to sit for each section separately or for all sections simultaneously:

(a)(i) Apply to sit for the Fundamentals of Geology examination once you meet the minimum educational requirements established in WAC 308-15-040.

(ii) To apply to sit for only the Fundamentals of Geology examination, provide the board with a completed application, an official copy of your transcripts, showing you meet the educational requirements, and the application fee listed in WAC 308-15-150. You do not need to submit employment and experience verification forms or personal references. Once you pass the Fundamentals of Geology examination, you will be enrolled as a geologist-in-training.

(b)(i) Apply to sit for the Practice of Geology examination once you meet the experience requirements established in WAC 308-15-040.

(ii) To apply to sit for only the Practice of Geology examination, provide the board completed experience verification forms showing you meet the requirements of WAC 308-15-040. These will be added to the application materials and fee you submitted to sit for the Fundamentals of Geology examination.

(c) Apply to sit for both parts of the ASBOG examination once you meet all licensure requirements outlined in WAC 308-15-040, by submitting a completed license application packet and application fee. A completed application packet must include official transcripts and experience verification forms.

(2) Fees: You must submit the application fee with your application prior to the application deadline. Fees are listed in WAC 308-15-150. Following approval of your application you must submit your examination fees directly to ASBOG prior to the deadline specified by ASBOG.

(3) Special accommodations: If you need special accommodations, the board will provide accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act. You must request special accommodations at least ninety days before the examination date.

(4) Failing the examination: You may apply for reexamination by submitting a written request and the administrative fee for reexamination specified in WAC 308-15-150. Once you have been approved for reexamination, you must submit the examination fee directly to ASBOG by the deadline specified by ASBOG.