- Lower fee: $500 per candidate (was $750).
- Safe Exam Browser required: candidates must download, install, and test the free Safe Exam Browser (SEB) by December 15. Instructions will be emailed and posted here.
- Limited resources: only a study Bible, the Book of Common Prayer, scratch paper, and writing implements. Digital NRSV and BCP are provided within the exam.
- Proctoring required: nominators must name a proctor (any adult not related to the candidate), assign every candidate to a proctor before exams begin, and arrange the space.
GOE and GBEC Future Dates
2025-2026
Sunday,June 1 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Conference Calls and Electronic Communication
Tuesday, October 7 – Friday, October 10, 2025
Trinity Center • Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Monday, January 5, 2026
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (day off)
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Friday, January 9 – Friday, February 13, 2026
Monday, February 9 – Thursday, February 12, 2026
Trinity Center • Pine Knoll Shores, NC
2026-2027
Monday, June 1 – Saturday, October 3, 2026
Conference Calls and Electronic Communication
2026-2027
Tuesday, October 6 – Friday, October 9, 2026
Conference Calls, Zooms and other Electronic Communication
Monday, January 4, 2027
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 (day off)
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Friday, January 8 – Friday, February 19, 2027
Monday, February 15 – Thursday, February 18, 2027
Conference Calls, Zooms and other Electronic Communication
2027-2028
Tuesday, June 1 – Saturday, October 2, 2027
Conference Calls and Electronic Communication
Tuesday, October 5 – Friday, October 8, 2027
Conference Calls, Zooms and other Electronic Communication
Monday, January 3, 2028
Tuesday, January 4, 2028
Wednesday, January 5, 2028 (day off)
Thursday, January 6, 2028
Friday, January 7 – Friday, February 18, 2028
Monday, February 14 – Thursday, February 17, 2028
Conference Calls, Zooms and other Electronic Communication