UMPJE Participating States
Several jurisdictions have signed on as adopters of the UMPJE, with exam administrations now underway. candidates eligible to take the UMPJE include:
- Graduates of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited program,
- FPGEC-Certified pharmacists pursuing licensure, or
- Licensed pharmacists seeking to transfer a license.
Check the board of pharmacy website for any unique requirements for the jurisdiction where you are seeking licensure.
- “MPJE Available Through”: Until this date, you may take either the UMPJE or that jurisdiction’s MPJE to apply for licensure or licensure transfer (eLTP). After this date, the UMPJE will be the only exam offered for that jurisdiction.
- Have you already passed the MPJE? If you passed the MPJE prior to a jurisdiction’s MPJE retirement date, most jurisdictions will still accept the passing MPJE score. Contact the board of pharmacy to confirm before applying with NABP.
| Jurisdiction | UMPJE Available Starting | MPJE Available Through | Exam Accepted for Licensure Transfer (eLTP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | UMPJE, or Arizona MPJE through March 31, 2026 |
| Florida | June 1, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | No jurisprudence exam required for license transfer |
| Iowa | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | UMPJE, or Iowa MPJE through March 31, 2026 |
| Kansas | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2027 | UMPJE, or Kansas MPJE through March 31, 2027 |
| Maryland | June 1, 2026 | May 31, 2027 | UMPJE, or Maryland MPJE through May 31, 2027 |
| Montana | June 1, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Any jurisdiction: a passing UMPJE or MPJE score from any jurisdiction |
| Nebraska | June 1, 2026 | May 31, 2028 | UMPJE, or Nebraska MPJE through May 31, 2028 |
| North Carolina | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | UMPJE, or North Carolina MPJE through March 31, 2026 |
| Ohio | April 1, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | Any jurisdiction: a passing UMPJE or MPJE score from any jurisdiction |
| Rhode Island | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | UMPJE, or Rhode Island MPJE through March 31, 2026 |
| Virginia | September 1, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | UMPJE, or Virginia MPJE through September 30, 2026 |
| Washington* | July 2, 2026 | December 29, 2026 | UMPJE, or Washington MPJE through December 29, 2026 |
| West Virginia | June 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | UMPJE, or West Virginia MPJE through August 1, 2026 |
*Registration opens on June 16, 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.
