Northern Mariana Islands
Law Passed: 1984 • Joined NCARB: 1984, 2018 • Region 6—Western (1985, 2018)
The Components of Licensure
Education
1990: Applicants without a degree from a NAAB-accredited program can document additional experience as an alternative.
Experience
1990: Applicants with a degree from a NAAB-accredited program must document two years of experience, applicants with any other four-year degree in architecture must document five years, and applicants with only a high school education must document 12.
2000: Applicants with a master’s degree from a NAAB-accredited program must document one year of experience, applicants with a bachelor’s degree from a NAAB-accredited program must document two years, applicants with any other four-year degree in architecture must document eight years, and applicants with only a high school education must document 12.
Examination
1988: The ARE is required.
Noteworthy
The Northern Mariana Islands originally joined NCARB in 1984, but left in 2006. The territory rejoined NCARB in 2018.
Notable People
First Chairman/President
Pedro Sasamoto (Saipan)
First Board Members
Juan I. Castro Jr. (Saipan)
Efrain F. Camacho (Saipan)
Agnes M. McPhetres (Saipain)
Joaquin Q. Atalig (Rota)
Michael White (Saipan)
First Architect License Issued
1986: Richard N. Cody (Saipan)
