Hurricanes Katrina & Rita Policy for Examination Candidates

The National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) has cancelled the New Orleans test site for the Fall 2005 NCIDQ Examination scheduled for Oct. 14-15.

Any candidate who lives or works in one of the affected ZIP code regions of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas who requests a cancellation will receive it, no questions asked. Exam fees paid for the Fall administration will be refunded and cancellation and deferral fees will be waived. The deadline to request a cancellation is Monday, October 10, 2005.

First three digits of ZIP codes in affected areas:

• Louisiana - 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708
• Mississippi - 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397
• Alabama - 365 and 366
• Texas - 759, 770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777

To request a cancellation, complete the Exam Cancellation Form and fax it to 202-721-0221, attention Peter James. If you cannot download and fax the form, please send a note with your name, NCIDQ control number if known, current address, e-mail and phone to Program Manager or call 202-721-0220.

Any candidate who registered to test in New Orleans may change sites if he/she still wishes to take the Examination in October. The complete site list is available here. The deadline to request a test site change is Thursday, September 14, 2005. To request a test site change, e-mail Program Manager or call 202-721-0220.

If you have any questions, contact Peter James at 202-721-0220 or Program Manager.

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