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DSST Exams

Earn credit at BSC for what you already know!

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What is DSST?

DSST is a widely accepted credit-by-examination program throughout the United States, with more than 1,900 colleges and universities awarding credit for satisfactory scores on DSST exams. For over 30 years the DSST (formerly known as DANTES) exams have provided military personnel with a head start on a post-military career path. Now with DSST any student can earn college credit for what he or she already knows. The DSST Program allows a student to receive college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom. With 37 exams available, DSST offers students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use their knowledge to accomplish their educational goals. 

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To take a DSST Exam:
  1. Find your exam on the DSST site and determine if it is available at BSC or at a Prometric Test Center(not BSC). If you are able to take the exam at BSC, contact us to schedule.
  2. Arrive 15 minutes early at the BSC Testing Center with a physical photo ID card such as a driver's license. Military testers will also need their common access card.
  3. Pay a $20 proctoring fee, using a credit or debit card in the Testing Services Office.
  4. The DSST exam payment is made online in our testing lab just after registering for your exam with DSST, on the same computer used for testing.
Please review the testing policies prior to your appointment. Feel free to contact us with any questions.