Overview
Since 2004, School of PE has been helping engineers prepare for and pass their engineering exams. Our CA Civil exam review courses thoroughly cover each topic based on NCEES’ exam specs and have been designed to ensure you have what you need to pass.
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Everything You Should Know About the California Civil Exam
The CA Civil exam tests for competency within civil engineering in the state of California. There are two specific exams civil engineers are required to take and pass in order to become licensed in California: surveying and seismic.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Before you are allowed to take the California Civil exams, you will need to have passed your FE exam and PE Civil exam as well as met the qualifying experience requirements. You will submit your application for licensure to the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists , and when your application is deemed exam eligible, you will receive more information about scheduling your exam.
Exam Fees
Exam Fees
An application fee for $175 is required for all initial applications. Each exam has an additional application fee of $175. Please check the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists’ Fee Schedule for more information.
Exam Specifications
Exam Specifications
They are multiple- choice, computer-based tests (CBT), and each 2.5 hours long. As they are both open-book exams, you are allowed to bring bound reference materials.
After the Exam
After the Exam
The Board will post the release date of the exam results on their website. Once the exam results are finalized, you will receive your exam results in an email.
California Civil FAQ
Is the School of PE Accredited?
School of PE is a division of EduMind. EduMind is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Do you offer a military discount?
We are grateful for our service men and women, and we hope to show that gratitude with our military discount. Please visit our military discount page for more information
Do you offer a course completion certificate?
Yes, a Certificate of Completion can be downloaded directly from your Study Hub for all courses.
I took my exam and did not pass. How do I know if I am eligible for a pass guarantee of the course?
Please check out our pass-guarantee policy page for more information.
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