UMPJE Participating States
Several jurisdictions have signed on as early adopters of the UMPJE, with exam administrations for those jurisdictions now underway. Additional jurisdictions will begin administering the UMPJE to candidates starting in June 2026. If you are seeking licensure in a participating jurisdiction, find more information below for the following types of candidates:
- Graduates of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited program,
- FPGEC-Certified pharmacists pursuing licensure, or
- Licensed pharmacists seeking to transfer a license.
Refer to your board of pharmacy for additional details.
On May 4, candidates may begin applying in jurisdictions with a UMPJE start date of June 1. Candidates wishing to apply with Virginia as their basis state may begin applying in September.
| Jurisdiction | UMPJE Start Date | MPJE Retirement Date | UMPJE Requirement for Licensure Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona* | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | Yes |
| Florida | June 1, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | No |
| Iowa* | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | Yes |
| Kansas* | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2027 | Yes |
| Maryland | June 1, 2026 | May 31, 2027 | Yes |
| Montana | June 1, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Yes |
| Nebraska | June 1, 2026 | May 31, 2028 | Yes |
| North Carolina* | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | Yes |
| Ohio* | April 1, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | Licensed pharmacists seeking licensure in Ohio should follow the current process to submit an eLTP application. |
| Rhode Island* | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | Yes |
| Virginia | October 1, 2026 | The board has not yet determined the MPJE retirement date, so licensure applicants can take either exam starting on October 1, 2026. | Yes |
| West Virginia | June 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | Yes |
*Indicates an early adopter jurisdiction. Exam administrations began on April 1, 2026.
FAQs
I applied for and purchased the MPJE, but now I want to take the UMPJE instead. What do I do?
If you have an active application and no longer wish to take the MPJE, contact ExamServices@nabp.pharmacy to close your application and NABP will issue a full refund of the cost to apply for and purchase the examination.
What if I am scheduled to take the MPJE on or after the retirement date?
All MPJE appointments scheduled on or after the retirement date will be canceled by NABP, and a full refund will be issued.
Will accommodations be available through the Americans with Disabilities Act for the UMPJE?
Yes, NABP will evaluate all ADA accommodation requests. More information can be found in the Requesting ADA Accommodations section of the Candidate Application Bulletin.
If I already took the MPJE, do I need to take the UMPJE also?
If you already achieved a passing result on your MPJE for a participating jurisdiction on or prior to the transition date, you would not need to also take the UMPJE.
