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.