Recently, we learned about important changes to the ASWB Exam administration from the ASWB. The full press release from the ASWB can be found here: Examination administration changes coming March 2025
In this blog post, we’ve summarized the most important information you need to know if you plan on taking the ASWB exam soon. Please review this information closely if you plan to take the exam in the next few months!
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1) What Are the Changes to the ASWB Exam Administration?
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2) Important Dates for Testing Administrator Transition
March 3 or later
- All registrations completed on March 3 or later are authorized for testing with Pearson VUE.
March 15
- Last day of testing at PSI test centers. The last day to schedule an appointment with PSI is March 14.
March 16 through March 30
- Pause in exam administration for transition from PSI to Pearson VUE.
March 31
- First day of testing at Pearson VUE test centers
- All exam registrations will automatically be moved to Pearson VUE for registered candidates who did not test with PSI by March 15.
3) What Should ASWB Exam Registrants Do?
If you are scheduled or registered for an exam, ASWB sent an email to the address on file on January 21 with instructions for how to proceed.
If you have NOT yet registered for an exam with ASWB:
- If you register before March 3, you will have until March 15 to test at a PSI test center. Appointments are first come, first served, so we recommend that you schedule your appointment as soon as possible to ensure the test date you want.
- If a testing appointment at PSI is not available on March 15 or earlier, your registration will be automatically transferred to Pearson VUE by March 30. You will receive a new Authorization to Test email with instructions for scheduling a testing appointment with Pearson VUE.
- If you wish to test on March 31 or later, you will test at a Pearson VUE test center. To expedite your scheduling, you may wish to wait to register with ASWB on March 3 or later.
If you have questions about how this transition may affect your testing experience, contact the ASWB Candidate Services Center or call 888-579-3926.
4) FAQs – ASWB Exam Changes – March 2025
Q: What changes are happening to the ASWB exam administration in March 2025?
A: Starting in March 2025, the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) will transfer its exam administration and development services from PSI to Pearson VUE. To facilitate this transition, there will be a two-week pause in testing from March 14 to March 30, 2025. During this time, candidate data will be securely transferred to Pearson VUE.
Despite the change in administration, the core aspects of the exam—fees, exam questions, and scoring—will remain the same. Candidates should continue preparing for the exam as usual. Pearson VUE will begin administering exams starting March 31, 2025.
Q: How does the pause in testing and important dates impact my exam schedule?
A: Here are the key dates to keep in mind during this transition:
- March 3, 2025: Registrations completed on or after this date will authorize testing with Pearson VUE.
- March 14, 2025: Last day to schedule and take an exam with PSI.
- March 16–30, 2025: Testing will be paused to allow for the transfer of candidate data from PSI to Pearson VUE.
- March 31, 2025: Testing resumes with Pearson VUE.
If you are already registered for the exam and do not test by March 15, your registration will automatically transfer to Pearson VUE. You will receive an updated Authorization to Test email with instructions for scheduling your exam.
Q: What steps should I take to prepare for the ASWB exam during this transition?
A: If you are planning to register or are already registered for the ASWB exam, here’s what you need to know:
- If you register before March 3, 2025: You must schedule and test at a PSI test center by March 15, 2025. Testing appointments are first come, first served, so schedule early to secure your desired date.
- If you cannot test by March 15, 2025: Your registration will automatically transfer to Pearson VUE, and you will receive new scheduling instructions by March 30, 2025.
- If you register on or after March 3, 2025: You will automatically test at a Pearson VUE center starting March 31, 2025.
If you have questions, contact the ASWB Candidate Services Center at 888-579-3926 or email them for further guidance.