After the Examination

Completing an American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) high-stakes examination is an accomplishment – congratulations! See below for your next steps.  

I am Newly Credentialed 

Congratulations!  

 

    Digital Badges

    As of January 2026, all newly credentialed professionals will receive a digital badge through Credly. Wall certificates are no longer provided.

     

    Purchasing a Digital Badge 

    Beginning in January 2026, a Credly digital badge may be purchased for $25 if you: 

    • were credentialed prior to the required CMP and have chosen not to participate in CMP. 

    • are in a current CMP cycle and do not want to wait for your CMP renewal to receive a digital badge.  

    Credential Holder Code of Conduct 

    Earning a credential from the ASCP BOC is a major accomplishment. When you become credentialed, it is your responsibility to uphold those credentials by acting ethically and with integrity, putting patients' best interests first.   Read the Credential Holder Code of Conduct. 

    Revocation of Credentials 

    An ASCP BOC credential may be revoked at any time if it is established that the credential holder has participated in inappropriate or unethical behavior. See additional details about Fraudulent Activity.  

     

    I Need to Re-Apply 

    Re-Applying 

    • Log in to your ASCP account to view your score report
      • Under BOC Activities, click Completed BOC Exam Applications
      • Click Show Details

    Submit a new application after viewing your official score report by logging in to your ASCP account. For complete details about score reports, see Examination Results. 

    • You may take an examination five times under one eligibility route if you continue to meet the current eligibility requirements. 
      • After five unsuccessful attempts under one route, you must meet the requirements under an alternate route. 

    • Documentation does not need to be resubmitted unless requested. The ASCP BOC reserves the right to request new documentation be submitted for any application. 

    • Experience must be within the required time limit from the date of application. 

    • Your eligibility period will begin no earlier than 30 days after your previous examination date. 

    • Each application submission will incur an application fee. Application fees are non-transferable and non-refundable; this fee covers the administrative costs.

    Applicants who do not appear or fail the examination will not be able to schedule another examination date until the ASCP BOC has verified that academic requirements have been met. 

    Review the ASCP BOC Application Policies before submitting an application.