DANTES – DSST

DANTES/DSST testing can be booked through our testing booking link. Walk-ins are not permitted. We offer DANTES testing at our Alpine Campus and Del Rio Campus.

Sul Ross State University is DANTES Fully Funded. This means that if you are a military personnel, your testing cost will be covered with proof of military credentials.

For non-military test-takers, the proctoring fee is $35.00, not including the cost of the DSST exam.

• Scores are available immediately after testing, except for the Public Speaking exam, which may take up to two weeks to process.

The Defense Activities for Non-Traditional Students (DANTES) program was originally designed for military personnel. However, DSST exams are open to anyone, including:
✔️ Current college students
✔️ Individuals planning to return to school
✔️ High school graduates preparing for college

Like CLEP, DSST allows students to earn up to 30 semester hours of course credit by achieving passing scores.

✔️ Students may only receive credit for DSST exams in subjects where they have not already earned academic credit.
✔️ Enrolled students may take DSST exams only if they have not previously attempted the course.
✔️ Students cannot earn credit for a course in which they have received a failing grade or in a basic-level course if they already have college credit in a more advanced course.

New students may schedule their DSST exam during orientation or before registration to streamline advising and enrollment. While test results are typically reported within three weeks, the Testing Office can expedite scoring if needed to meet registration deadlines.