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What Are the 2022 CFA Exam Dates?

When planning your upcoming CFA exams, make sure to note the following important dates:

  • Registration (early and standard)
  • Scheduling window
  • Rescheduling deadline
  • Exam dates

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CFA Level I Exam Dates

CFA Level I dates, including CFA Level 1 registration, early registration, scheduling, and rescheduling windows, are as follows:

Exam Date Registration & Exam Scheduling Early Registration Deadline Registration Closes Reschedule Deadline
August 23-29, 2022 October 26 2021 January 4 2022 May 25 2022 July 23 2022
November 15-21 2022 Feb 1 2022 May 3 2022 August 17 2022 October 15 2022
Feb 14-20 2023 May 10 2022 August 9 2022 Nov 8 2022 Nov 16 2022
Level 1 February 15 – 21, 2022 May 13, 2021 August 10, 2021 October 26, 2021 November 17, 2021

CFA Level II Exam Dates

Exam Date Registration & Exam Scheduling Early Registration Deadline Registration Closes Reschedule Deadline
August 30 – September 3 2022 October 26 2021 January 4 2022 May 3 2022 May 25 2022
November 22-26 2022 Feb 1 2022 May 3 2022 August 9 2022 August 17 2022

CFA Level III Exam Dates

Exam Date Registration & Exam Scheduling Early Registration Deadline Registration Closes Exam Scheduling Deadline
August 30 – September 6 2022 October 26 2021 January 4 2022 May 3 2022 July 30 2022
Feb 21-23 2023 May 10 2022 August 9 2022 Nov 8 2022 Jan 13 2023

CFA Exam Registration

To register for the CFA exam, you must complete the following 2 steps:

  1. Once registration opens, you can enroll in the CFA exam through the CFA website. Make sure to note the CFA registration and early registration deadlines.
  2. Schedule your exam at your preferred testing center. If you need to reschedule, make sure to do so before the scheduling deadline. There is a $250 fee to change your scheduled appointment.

Note: Due to the pandemic, some test centers reached maximum capacity before registration closed. The CFA Institute is working to add appointments and to assist candidates in affected areas. We recommend you register as soon as possible to avoid scheduling conflicts.

CFA Exam Cost

CFA exam costs can be broken down into 3 types of fees:

  1. One-time enrollment fee: A one-time program fee assessed during registration.
  2. Registration fee: The cost of the exam varies by when you register. Early birds get a better rate. See costs below.
  3. Rescheduling fee: This fee covers the cost of rescheduling an exam appointment.

CFA Exam Fees:

Registration Price Increase for 2023

Effective for February 2023 exams, prices will increase from $700 USD to $900 USD for early registration and from $1,000 USD to $1,200 USD for standard registration.

  • One-time enrollment fee—USD 450
  • Early registration fee—USD 700
  • Standard registration fee—USD 1,000
  • Rescheduling fee—USD 250

Read more about CFA Exam fees in our helpful resource.

CFA Exam Dates in 2023

Future CFA Exam Months – 2023

FEB MAY AUG NOV
Level 1 X X X X
Level 2 X X X
Level 3 X X

CFA Level I Exam Dates – 2023

Exam Date Registration Opens Scheduling Opens Eearly Registration Deadline Pay by Invoice Deadline Registration Closes Scheduling Deadline Rescheduling Deadline
Feb 14-20 2023 May 10 2022 May 10 2022 August 9 2022 Sept 17 2022 Nov 8 2022 Nov 16 2022 Jan 13 2023

CFA Level III Exam Dates – 2023

Exam Date Registration Opens Scheduling Opens Early Registration Deadline Pay by Invoice Deadline Registration Closes Scheduling Deadline Rescheduling Deadline
Feb 14-20 2023 May 10 2022 May 10 2022 August 9 2022 Sept 17 2022 Nov 8 2022 Nov 16 2022 Jan 13 2023

Preparing for the CFA Exam

The CFA exam is extremely difficult, but the payoff of a CFA charter is highly beneficial for your finance career. To prepare, the CFA Institute recommends at least 300 hours of studying the material for each exam level.

This estimate may vary for you depending on your level of knowledge and expertise. Helpful resources include:

  • CFA program curriculum
  • CFA Institute online mock exams
  • Study groups
  • Preparation programs

While you can take the exams as many times as you need, the prep time and additional fees add up fast. To help you succeed, we’ve created CFA study materials for each exam.

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