The GABC program is a two-part process in which you must complete an application to demonstrate your eligibility and achieve a passing score on an exam required to attain the credential.
Applicants must apply for the GABC exam online at AAA Member Login. If they do not already have an Academy profile in the system, they will be prompted to create one. Applicants with a disability who require assistance in completing the application should contact ABA at aba@audiology.org.
The ABA processes applications in the order in which they are received. If all required documentation is received in a timely manner, the application review process currently takes less than one week. You will receive an e-mail acknowledgment of your application submittal with instructions for how to submit any additional required information.
The GABC beta examination will be administered online with live-remote proctoring within an 11-day testing window from November 6-16, 2026. After registering for the beta examination, each candidate will schedule their own testing time through the remote proctoring platform.
Am I Eligible for Certification?
Eligibility Checklist for General Audiology Board Certification
- You must have a current, valid state license or international work authorization to practice audiology.
- You must have a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology granted from a regionally accredited institution.
- An applicant with a doctoral degree must have five years of post-degree, full-time paid professional experience as a licensed audiologist, OR hold the ABAC credential with three years of post-degree, full-time paid professional experience as a licensed audiologist. Externship hours are ineligible.
- An applicant with a master’s degree must have seven years of post-degree, full-time paid professional experience as a licensed audiologist.
- You must be currently working in an audiology-related role.
Documentation Checklist
Completed Online Application includes:
- Online application form documenting:
- State license (PDF document upload) OR
- International work authorization (PDF document upload)
- Up to three employment experiences
- Payment of application fee ($125 for Academy members; $160 for non-members; Reduced application fee ($50 off) for current holders of any ABA certification (ABAC, BC-CI, BC-PA, or BC-VA))
- Official transcript sent directly from your institution, either by mail or electronic access
Applications open: July 1
If you are a current or past Academy member, log in using your existing member ID and password. If you are not now and have never been an Academy member, use the Create Free Account option to create a new user record and then select your chosen application form under the Certifications heading on your dashboard.
Note: If your doctoral degree is not specifically titled “audiology,” contact the ABA for the Documentation of Coursework & Practicum Form.