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Home » Certification » Board Certified Chaplain » Application Timeline

Application Timeline

NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, online submission of certification materials is greatly preferred.
For more information and instructions on this option, please email Lisa Sarenac at [email protected].
If sending a binder to the NACC office, please email Lisa with the tracking number.

February 15, 2022, Initial Certification Application Deadline

  • Interviews are held October 2022 (Interview dates for October 1-2 and Oct. 8-9,  2022)
  • Voting on interview team recommendations occurs at the November 2022 Certification Commission Meeting
  • Notifications of Certification status packets are sent December 2022
  • Commissioning Ceremony held at 2023 Conference unless a request is made to receive the certificate before the conference

September 15, 2022 Initial Certification Application Deadline

  • Interviews are held April 2023 (Interview dates are to be determined)
  • Voting on interview team recommendations occurs at the July 2023 Certification Commission Meeting
  • Notifications of Certification status packets are sent August 2023
  • Commissioning Ceremony held at 2024 Conference unless a request is made to receive the certificate before the conference.

Initial Certification Interviews for 2022 will be done virtually. However, should you have a documented disability that is compliant with the American Disabilities Act that would make it difficult for you to perform a virtual interview, please contact the Administrative Specialist at [email protected] for further information.

Apply for Certification here


Questions about these items, or about NACC Certification?
Contact Lisa Sarenac at [email protected] or 414-483-4898 x304

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