PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Surveyor
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024-11
SOURCE SUMMARY
Virgin Islands Code Title 27 Professions and Occupations - Education and Experience Path for graduates from accredited land surveying curriculum
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FS PS
Experience
2.0 years
Professional practice
References
3
References
Education Requirement
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
degree_level: BS
discipline: land surveying
accreditation: BOARD_APPROVED
years: 4
Required
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure
Virgin Islands Code Title 27 §304(4)(2) - Education and Experience Path
Graduate from an accredited land surveying curriculum of four or more years, approved by the Board
90% confidence
Experience Requirement
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXPERIENCE
years_required: 2.0
progressive: True
Required
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure
Virgin Islands Code Title 27 §304(4)(2) - Education and Experience Path
Additional two years of experience required after graduation from accredited curriculum
85% confidence
Fundamentals Examination
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXAM
exam: FS
Required
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure
NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam requirement
NCEES Land Surveyor's Fundamental Examination - available electronically throughout the year
95% confidence
Principles and Practice Examination
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXAM
exam: PS
Required
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure
NCEES Principles & Practice of Surveying (PS) exam requirement
NCEES Land Surveyor's Principles and Practice Examination - given in April and October
95% confidence
Professional References
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
REFERENCES
count: 3
from_professionals: True
Required
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure
Application Requirements - Three (3) professional references
Three professional references, with copies of registration or license, sent directly to the board
90% confidence