Skip to Main Content Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Footer
UNG Logo
  • Info For...
    • Accepted Students
    • Current Students
    • Parents & Family
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Alumni
    • Business & Community
    • International Students
  • Quicklinks
    • Directories
    • myUNG
    • Academic Catalogs
    • Athletics
    • Banner
    • Bookstore
    • Calendars
    • Campuses & Maps
    • Continuing Education
    • D2L
    • Employment / HR
    • IT Service Desk
    • Libraries
    • UNG Foundation
  • Admissions
  • Corps of Cadets
  • Academics
  • Cost & Aid
  • Student Life
  • News & Events
  • Athletics
  • About Us

Find the most up-to-date information on the Presidential Search site.

Testing Centers
  • Tests
    Accuplacer Certification Exams CLEP DSST eCore
    FLATS GACE GMAT GRE HESI
    IDL (Proctored Exam) Legislative Exams MAT Math Eligibility Exams
    Praxis TEAS TOEFL UNG Online Proctored Exams
  • Blue Ridge
    Tests Available in Blue Ridge
    Find on Interactive Map
    Procedures & FAQs
  • Dahlonega
    Tests Offered in Dahlonega
    Prometric Test Center
    Find on Interactive Map
    Procedures & FAQs
  • Gainesville
    Tests Offered in Gainesville
    Find on Interactive Map
    Procedures & FAQs
  • Oconee
    Tests Offered in Oconee
    Find on Interactive Map
    Procedures & FAQs
  • Virtual
  • About
    Contact
    About Us
    Accommodated Testing
    Procedures & FAQs
    1. UNG
    2. Academics
    3. Testing Center

    DSST Testing

    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) are computer-based tests available in the areas of business, physical sciences, humanities, social sciences and applied technology. These tests are for students interested in earning college credit for material they already know.

    Credit by Examination

    The university limits the number of hours of Credit by Examination to 45 semester hours to a bachelor's degree. No more than 30 hours of credit by exam credit may be applied to an associate degree program.

    • UNG's Policies and Guidelines for Credit by Examination
    • DANTES (DSST) Credits Granted by UNG

    DANTES Funding

    All eligible military personnel and eligible civilian employees: DSST exams are funded by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) and are free. These test takers are responsible for the University of North Georgia $35.00 administration fee.

    What to Expect

    ✔ You must provide a valid government issued photo ID.

    ✔ Military personnel and government-funded civilians MUST present a current military identification card and a second form of government-issued photo ID with signature.

    ✔ If you arrive fifteen minutes after your scheduled appointment time, you may not be allowed to test.

    ✔ Scores will be provided immediately
     
    ✔ Length of Exam: 1.5 to 2 hours

    Register for Your Exam

    Step One

    Pay your $35 administration fee payable by credit/debit card via RegisterBlast.

    Step Two

    Pay your $100* DSST fee due at log in on testing day by credit/debit card only.

    *Effective April 1, 2021, DSST increased the fee from $85 to $100.

    All testing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. You must use a different web browser other than Internet Explorer.

    Dahlonega Testing Center

    Dahlonega Campus Registration and Test Dates

    • Dahlonega Campus Test Dates

      Visit the Dahlonega Exam Registration website to view site availability. 

    • Dahlonega Directions & Contact

    Gainesville Testing Center

    Gainesville Campus Registration and Test Dates

    • Gainesville Campus Test Dates

      Please visit the Gainesville Exam Registration website to view site availability.

    • Gainesville Directions & Contact

    Oconee Testing Center

    Oconee Campus Registration and Test Dates

    • Oconee Campus Test Dates

      Please visit the Oconee Exam Registration website to view site availability.

    • Oconee Directions & Contact

    Institutional Site Codes

    Institutional site codes to have your scores sent to the University of North Georgia.

    • Oconee Campus: 9215
    • Dahlonega Campus: 9212
    • Gainesville Campus: 9209

    Official Prometric Electronic Transcripts can be sent to: transfer@ung.edu

    Prices/fees are subject to change without notice.

    UNG Logo
    • Contact Us
    • Request Information
    • Quick Facts
    • Campus Maps & Directions
    • Student Consumer Information
    • Campus Safety
    • Emergency Information
    • Employment/HR
    • UNG Policies & Procedures
    • UNG Alumni Association
    • UNG Foundation
    • Ethics & Compliance Hotline
    • Human Trafficking Notice
    • Equal Empl. Opportunity

    © 2023 The University System of Georgia and the University of North Georgia.

    UNG follows the section 508 Standards and WCAG 2.0 for web accessibility. If you require this content in another format, please send an email to the ADA Coordinator.

    Use of military-themed imagery does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense.

    • Accreditation
    • Accessibility
    • Privacy Policy
    Establishing Connection...
    AskNigel