# CSE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect in California **URL:** \ **Category:** California Supplemental Exam\ **Tags:** cse-live\ **Created:** [July 16, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216 "2025-07-16T01:52:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![patrickfinnigan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/patrickfinnigan/32/1634_2.png) [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/1 "2025-07-16T01:52:27Z")
Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee this Wednesday, July 16th at 12PM CT for a discussion on how and why to become a licensed architect in California! In Episode 1, we’re covering it all: education, AXP, ARE 5.0, and the California Supplemental Exam (CSE). You’ll also learn what makes California’s path unique and get your questions answered during a live Q&A. **[Click here to watch CSE Live.](https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6287817176690638173)** **[Click here to sign up for the next CSE Live episode on What’s on the CSE? Key Topics & Smart Study Strategies. ](https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6721240262477432664)** Everyone who posts in this thread today will be eligible to win a free Black Spectacles t-shirt - so don’t hesitate to drop a friendly "Hello!”. ---
**Author:** ![patrickfinnigan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/patrickfinnigan/32/1634_2.png) [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/2 "2025-07-16T01:52:36Z")
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**Author:** ![patrickfinnigan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/patrickfinnigan/32/1634_2.png) [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/3 "2025-07-16T16:42:48Z")
Good morning from Los Angeles! ---
**Author:** ![kiaragalicinao](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/kiaragalicinao/32/1607_2.png) [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/4 "2025-07-16T17:03:35Z")
Good morning from Oregon! 🌞 ---
**Author:** ![marcteer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/marcteer/32/130_2.png) [@marcteer](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/marcteer)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/5 "2025-07-16T17:03:54Z")
Hello from Chicago! ---
**Author:** ![coachchrishopstock](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/coachchrishopstock/32/1662_2.png) [@coachchrishopstock](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachchrishopstock)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/6 "2025-07-16T17:04:07Z")
Hello from Upstate New York! ---
**Author:** ![kokate](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/4.png) [@kokate](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kokate)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/7 "2025-07-16T17:04:34Z")
helloo ---
**Author:** ![coachfaithbroussard](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/20.png) [@coachfaithbroussard](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachfaithbroussard)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/8 "2025-07-16T17:05:23Z")
Hello ---
**Author:** ![Dgesq422](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/25.png) [@Dgesq422](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Dgesq422)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/9 "2025-07-16T17:05:39Z")
Hello from Los Angeles. ---
**Author:** ![Kevin.Huberty](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/kevin.huberty/32/1792_2.png) [@Kevin.Huberty](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Kevin.Huberty)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/10 "2025-07-16T17:06:54Z")
Good morning from SF. ---
**Author:** ![patrickfinnigan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/patrickfinnigan/32/1634_2.png) [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/11 "2025-07-16T17:07:51Z")
Join the waitlist today at **[California Supplemental Exam (CSE) Prep | Black Spectacles](http://blackspectacles.com/cse-exam-prep)** to take advantage of a 10% discount for the first 100 members! ---
**Author:** ![patrickfinnigan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/patrickfinnigan/32/1634_2.png) [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/12 "2025-07-16T17:20:07Z")
If you have any questions about how to become a licensed architect in California, drop them in this thread and we’ll get them answered live! ---
**Author:** ![coachfaithbroussard](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/20.png) [@coachfaithbroussard](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachfaithbroussard)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/13 "2025-07-16T17:35:20Z")
Is there an amount of time you have to pass the CSE once you are approved for reciprocity? ---
**Author:** ![surane.g](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/26.png) [@surane.g](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/surane.g)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-in-california/7216/14 "2025-07-16T17:35:35Z")
Thanks for putting this together… Looking forward to seeing the content