Continuing Education · Rhode Island
Rhode Island Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal
Rhode Island architects need 12 continuing education hours, 12 of them HSW. Cycle: annual (renew biennial). Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
| Total CE hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| HSW hours | 12 |
| Renewal cycle | Annual (renew biennial) |
| License renews | Dec 31, odd years |
| CE hours due | Dec 31 each year |
| Keep records | 6 years |
| Notes | None |
| Official source | State rule or board page |
How to stay compliant in Rhode Island
- Confirm the current requirement on the Rhode Island licensing board site. Rules and cycles change.
- Prioritize HSW-designated courses; they satisfy the strictest part of most states’ requirements.
- Keep completion certificates. Most boards can audit several years back.
- If you hold multiple licenses, track each state separately: the ALA CEU Tracker keeps a separate record for each state and sends monthly status reminders.
Official Rhode Island resources
- Rhode Island architect licensing board: renewal portal, statutes, and administrative rules
- ICC digital codes library: model codes and state adoptions
Earn your hours with ALA
- Webinars: live LU credit from your desk
- CEU Tracker: every hour logged, every state, one place
Common questions
How many continuing education hours do architects need in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island architects need 12 continuing education hours, 12 of them HSW. Cycle: annual (renew biennial). Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Requirements vary by license type and can change; the state board is the official source. See all state requirements at a glance.