DSST

Take the DSST

The DSST allows you to earn college credit without taking the corresponding courses. These tests are intended for active-duty military and their spouses, military veterans, homeschooled students, and adult learners who want to earn college credit in a shorter amount of time.

More than 1,900 institutions grant college credits for high performances on the DSST, and you can take more than 30 of these exams at the Testing Center. Tests cover college subject areas such as social sciences, math, applied technology, business, and humanities.

Before you take the DSST, check with your counselor to be sure it fits into your curriculum. View the DSST study guides and be prepared to finish the test within two hours. You also can review how many credit hours you'll earn by taking the DSST.

Step 1: Schedule your test

You can schedule your test during any of these days and times:

Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The DSST is offered in the Business Building (BS3000).

*We are currently unable to give the Principles of Public Speaking exam.

Schedule your exam

Step 2: Pay your testing fees

The cost for taking the DSST is $80, payable to DSST on the day of the test, credit or debit card only.

We charge an additional $25 to take the test at the IUPUI Testing Center. You will be prompted to pay both of these fees when you schedule your exam, or you can follow the link below.

Pay the IUPUI testing fee

Step 3: Interpret your results

Computer-based test results will be available the day of the test. Official results will be sent to IUPUI in approximately one week. If you need help interpreting your test scores, please see your counselor. Test proctors cannot discuss your scores.

What to bring

You must bring a government-issued photo ID that bears your signature. All funded military candidates must present a current military ID and a second form of government-issued photo ID.

Acceptable forms of identification are:

Current driver's license
Current state or federal ID card
Current passport
Tribal ID card
Naturalization card
Certificate of citizenship

What not to bring

All personal belongings must be kept outside of the testing lab. This includes jewelry, watches, wallets, and purses, in addition to these items:

Cell phones
Electronic communication devices, visual or audio recording or listening devices, or any device with an on/off button, such as MP3 players, PDAs, tablets, computers, CD players, removable storage devices, calculator watches, clocks, spellcheckers, and so on.
Eyeglasses with communication and recording devices
Calculators and calculator manuals (on-screen calculators are provided for tests that allow them)
Handwritten or printed materials, such as dictionaries, notebooks, scratch paper, textbooks, etc.
Packages and bags of any kind, such as backpacks and briefcases
Hats or headwear, except for those being worn for religious or medical purposes
Food or beverages, including chewing gum
Unauthorized aids, such as slide rulers, rulers, translation aids, highlighters, etc.
Unauthorized medical devices, such as Epinephrine injections, except with prior approval