CGCS Exam
After your application is approved, schedule your free online exam on your schedule. (Paper exams are provided when necessary).
About the exam
- Three parts: Agronomy, Business, Environmental
- Take the exam in one sitting or at three different times based on your schedule
- Multiple choice
- Timed
- Closed book and monitored by an independent online proctor
- Results available immediately!
- Retakes available – retake any unsuccessful exam twice within your one-year applicant period. Test early so you have time!
- Sample questions and platform preview
Scheduling your exam
To provide you with the greatest flexibility, there are several options for scheduling your exam:
- The online exam may be scheduled on a date(s) and at time(s) you prefer.
- In such cases that an online exam is not feasible and a paper version is requested, the applicant must contact Cody Steiner for more information on scheduling the exam with a GCSAA-approved proctor.
Retaking the exam
The exam is made up of three parts. You may retake any failed part twice within your one-year applicant period. You must wait seven calendar days between retaking the same part of the exam. If you fail to pass a part after two retakes, you must wait one month before you may reapply to the program. For this reason, testing early in your applicant period is recommended.
