Register for the Computer-based GRE® revised General Test

The GRE® revised General Test is offered year-round as a computer-based test in most locations around the world. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to get your preferred test date and test location.

Register to Test in the United States, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada

There are three ways you can register for the computer-based GRE revised General Test in these locations.

Web

• You need to create or have a My GRE Account to register online. Note: The name you use when you create your My GRE Account will also be the name used when you register for a GRE® test. Therefore, it must exactly match (excluding hyphens, accents and spaces) the name on the identification (ID) documents that you will present on the day of your GRE test. If it does not, you may be prohibited from taking the test or your test scores may be canceled after you take the test.
• Payment by credit/debit card only — American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard® or VISA®. Note that ETS reserves the right to add or delete payment options at its own discretion and without notice.
• Online registration is not available for test takers with disabilities or health-related needs. Please see Disability Accommodations.

Phone

• Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA or a voucher number. Note that ETS reserves the right to add or delete payment options at its own discretion and without notice.
• Call the test center directly or Prometric® Services at 1-443-751-4820 or 1-800-473-2255.
• A confirmation number, reporting time and test center address will be given to you when you call.

Mail

• Download and complete the Authorization Voucher Request Form.
• Mail the appropriate payment and voucher request form to the address printed on the form, allowing up to three weeks for processing and mail delivery.
• The preferred method of payment is by certified check or money order.
• When you receive your voucher, call the test center directly or Prometric Services at 1-443-751-4820 or 1-800-473-2255 to schedule an appointment.
• An appointment to test must be made prior to the expiration date on the voucher.
• If you lose your voucher, contact ETS. Only one replacement will be issued.

Register to Test Outside the United States

There are four ways you can register for the computer-based GRE revised General Test outside the United States.

Note: Individuals in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea must register online through a My GRE Account.

Web

• You need to create or have a My GRE Account to register online. Note: The name you use when you create your My GRE Account will also be the name used when you register for a GRE test. Therefore, it must exactly match (excluding hyphens, accents and spaces) the name on the identification (ID) documents that you will present on the day of your GRE test. If it does not, you may be prohibited from taking the test or your test scores may be canceled after you take the test.
• Payment by credit/debit card only — American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard or VISA. Note that ETS reserves the right to add or delete payment options at its own discretion and without notice.
• Online registration is not available to examinees testing in Nigeria.
• If you are testing in Mainland China, refer to the instructions in your NEEA account for payment methods.
• For testing in Hong Kong, Taiwan or Korea additional accepted forms of payment include: E-Check (drawn against U.S. bank accounts only) and .
• Online registration is not available for test takers with disabilities or health-related needs. Please see Disability Accommodations.

Phone

• Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA or a voucher number. Note that ETS reserves the right to add or delete payment options at its own discretion and without notice.
• Call the appropriate Regional Registration Center (RRC) at least two business days before your preferred test date.
• A confirmation number, reporting time and the test center address will be given to you when you call.
• Phone registration is not available for test takers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea.

Fax

• Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA or a voucher number. Note that ETS reserves the right to add or delete payment options at its own discretion and without notice.
• Fax the International Test Scheduling Form to the appropriate RRC.
• The form must be received at least seven days before your first-choice test date.
• A confirmation number, reporting time and the test center address will be emailed, faxed or mailed to you.
• You will be assigned a test date, time and location based on the information you provide on the form. If your requested date(s) cannot be accommodated, you will be scheduled for the next available test date. If your assigned test date does not meet your needs, call the appropriate RRC within 24 hours of receipt of your registration confirmation.
• If you do not receive a confirmation of your appointment, call the appropriate RRC at least three business days before your earliest test date choice. If you missed your appointment and did not call the RRC, your test fee will not be refunded. If you provide an email address, you may receive a confirmation by email.
• Fax registration is not available for test takers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea.

Mail

• Mail the International Test Scheduling Form to the appropriate RRC with appropriate payment. The form must be received at least three weeks before your earliest test date choice.
• A confirmation number, reporting time and the test center address will be emailed, faxed or mailed to you.
• You will be assigned a test date, time and location based on the information you provide on the form. If your requested date(s) cannot be accommodated, you will be scheduled for the next available test date. If your assigned test date does not meet your needs, call the appropriate RRC within 24 hours of receipt of your registration confirmation.
• If you do not receive a confirmation, call the appropriate RRC at least three business days before your earliest test date choice. If you miss your appointment and did not call the RRC, your test fee will not be refunded. If you provide an email address, you may receive a confirmation by email.
• Mail registration is not available for test takers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea.

See also:

• Which Test Format Is Offered in My Location?
• Test Centers and Dates
• Bulletin and Forms
• Institutions and Fellowship Sponsors Approved to Receive GRE® Scores
• Register for a Subject Test