North Carolina Board of Psychology
The North Carolina Psychology Board was created in 1967 to carry out provisions of the North Carolina Psychology Practice Act. The Board’s mission is to protect the public from the practice of psychology by unqualified persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed to practice psychology. The Board is comprised of seven members appointed by the Governor to staggered terms of three years. At all times, three members are licensed psychologists, two members are licensed psychological associates, and two members are members of the public who are not licensed under the Act.
Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
February 6, 2026 – Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88011170964?pwd=sLf5xDoVK7ozp0JYmpvY3tCYB8UUul.1
May 7-8, 2026
August 13-14, 2026
November 12-13, 2026
Board Meeting Dates
| BOARD MEETING DATES | DEADLINE DATES FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION MATERIALS |
|---|---|
| August 14 – 15, 2025 | May 20, 2025 |
| November 13 – 14, 2025 | August 26, 2025 |
| February 5 – 6, 2026 | December 2, 2025 |
| May 7 – 8, 2026 | March 3, 2026 |
Deadline Dates for Submitting Application Materials
Generally, if an application is complete (i.e., all required application material has been received in the Board office) no later than the last working day of the current month, the application file will be reviewed no later than the last working day of the following month. This is the standard procedure for reviewing most application files. However, in some circumstances, an application file must be reviewed by the full Board at a regularly scheduled meeting.
About the Board
The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor for staggered three-year terms. At any given time, the Board comprises three licensed psychologists, two licensed psychological associates, and two public members who are not licensed under the North Carolina Psychology Practice Act.
Board Information
What Happens at a Board Meeting
The Board typical meets four times per year and the meetings are held either in person or virtually. Special and interim meetings can also be held if the need arises. Board meetings are typically divided between open and closed sessions. Open session items comprise the majority of the meeting agenda and members of the public can attend the open session of a meeting. Closed session items are confidential and the closed session of a meeting can only be attended by Board members and staff.
