STEPS TO BECOMING A LICENSED SURVEYOR
Licensure Requirements in North Carolina
If you are interested in becoming a Professional Land Surveyor, there are several avenues to achieve this goal.
See the chart below to decide which route is a good fit for you.
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EDUCATION |
+ |
YEARS OF SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE |
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BS Surveying |
+ |
2 |
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AAS Degree Surveying Technology |
+ |
5 |
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High School Diploma or Equivalent & Apprenticeship |
+ |
7 |
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High School Diploma or Equivalent |
+ |
9 |
In addition to the above educational & experience requirements, you must successfully take and pass the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam. Once you pass the FS Exam, you must successfully take and pass either the Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) Exam OR the Mapping Sciences (MS) Exam in order to obtain your license to practice surveying in North Carolina.
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SURVEYING EXAMS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Fundamentals of Surveying |
Online Exam |
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|
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Principles and Practice of |
Part 1 |
Submit a Printed Map |
Part 2 – Written (2 hrs) |
|
Mapping Sciences |
Part 1 |
Submit a Printed Map |
Part 2 – Written (2 hrs) |
You may take the FS and Part 1 of either the PS or MS before meeting the required number of years of supervised experience. Part 2 may only be taken after the required supervised experience is obtained. In addition, you may apply to be certified as a Surveyor Intern (SI) after taking the FS. For additional information visit the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors
Degree Programs
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in land surveying, there are multiple accredited degree programs available throughout the state of North Carolina to help you get started.
Scholarship Opportunities
Looking for financial assistance to further your degree? The Education Foundation offers a scholarship program to help the next generation of surveyors pursue their educational goals. Click on the links below for details.
Accepted Jan. 1st – March 15th