A C C R E D I TAT I O N With the launch of the Bachelor of Architecture program, Belmont will be seeking accreditation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Architecture majors who complete the five-year degree program with NAAB accreditation will graduate from Belmont fully prepared for the track to licensure through The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), which includes a three-year Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE).