NECEPT
The Northeast Regional Superpave Center (NECEPT) is located at the Thomas D. Larson PA Transportation Institute at the Pennsylvania State University.
NECEPT empowers the paving industry and state highway agencies to build and maintain better roads through essential certification programs and innovative research to improve the performance of pavements.
Have a specific challenge? Contact us to explore our tailored research solutions.
Certification Courses:
2027 Aggregate, Asphalt and Concrete Courses: Registration is now OPEN.
(Before You Apply) For Asphalt Review & Certification Courses or Superpave Courses ONLY: Visit https://accounts.psu.edu to create a Penn State User ID (issued by Penn State) IF you do not already have one. This is REQUIRED on ALL Asphalt Field or Plant 1 Review & Certification Course OR Superpave Course Applications.
To Apply, use the TRAINING tab above. Registration closes at least 3 weeks prior to a course.
Certification Renewals:
To Apply, use the TRAINING tab above. All Certification Renewal Applications should be submitted at least 30 days BEFORE the EXPIRATION DATE.
Please CHECK your EXPIRATION DATE on your current certification card OR log into your MY NECEPT account.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL RESPONSIBILITY: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for Ensuring that Your Certification is Renewed Properly Before the Expiration, even if your employer has a training coordinator to help you.
ASPHALT RENEWALS: Remember to submit your separate Asphalt Certification Renewal Application. An Update Refresher Course is only a learning activity.
Helpful Information:
COURSE SEASON: January - March (typically) with at least 1 Retest date available.
SIGN INTO MY NECEPT LOGIN: To Check Exam Scores, Update Information, View Certification History, or Download PDFs of certification cards.
PREPARE FOR ASPHALT RENEWALS: Complete your Update Refresher Course and Approved 2nd Learning Activity Requirement at least 1 course season prior to your Certification Expiration to prepare for your future renewal. (Recommended)
RETESTS: All retests must be completed during the current NECEPT training season and are only available to those who unsuccessfully took the course during the current training season. To Apply, use the TRAINING tab above.
Course Cancellations & Weather Delays:
In the event of a course cancellation or weather delay, an email will be sent to all applicants approved for the course. Please see Course Cancellations & Weather Delays for updates.
Contact NECEPT
- NECEPT
Penn State University
Larson Transportation Institute
142 Sweet Birch Rd, 2nd Floor
University Park, PA 16802 - E-Mail:
superpave@psu.edu - Phone:
814-863-1293
