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.
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 $85 DSST fee due at log in on testing day by credit/debit card only.
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 Test Dates
- Monday, March 9, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 19, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 3, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 10, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 20, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 22, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 11, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 18, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 26, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, June 22, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, June 29, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 2, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 6, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 9, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 27, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, August 3, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 18, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 19, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 20, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
Gainesville Testing Center
Gainesville Campus Test Dates
- Wednesday, March 11, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 13, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 24, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 7, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 10, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 13, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 19, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 26, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, June 8, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 30, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 27, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, August 3, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 18, 2020
- 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
Oconee Testing Center
Oconee Campus Test Dates
- Friday, March 20, 2020
- 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 2, 2020
- 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
- Monday, April 13, 2020
- 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21, 2020
- 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 3, 2020
- 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 24, 2020
- 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 9, 2020
- 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 28, 2020
- 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 12, 2020
- 1:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 25, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
- Thursday, June 4, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 6, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 29, 2020
- 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
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