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 $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.

Gainesville Testing Center

Gainesville Campus Registration and Test Dates

Gainesville Campus Test Dates

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

Institutional Site Codes

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

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.

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