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What is DSST?
The DSST® (Dantes Standardized Subject Test) Program is a nationally recognized testing program that gives you the opportunity to receive college credit for learning acquired outside the traditional college classroom. Information is available in the Candidate Bulletin on the DSST website. Unofficial score reports can be viewed after the test administration. Each institution sets its own credit-granting policy.

DSST Credit Policy

DSST Examinations currently approved for credit at ULM, the passing scores and the ULM course equivalents are listed below.

DSST Examination Title

ULM Course Equivalent

Passing Score

Semester Hours Credit

Business Law II

Business Law 402

44

3

Introduction to Business

Business 101

400

3

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice 101

400

3

Introduction to Law Enforcement

Criminal Justice 230

50

3

Money and Banking

Economics 301

48

3

Principles of Finance

Finance 315

400

3

Personal Finance

Finance 303

400

3

Physical Geology

Geology 101

46

3

Principles of Supervision

Management 203

400

3

Organizational Behavior

Management 305

48

3

Human Resource Management

Management 307

46

3

Principles of Statistics

Math 116

400

3

Introduction to World Religions

Philosophy 320 or Religion 320

400

3

Principles of Physical Science I

Physical Science 101

47

3

Astronomy

Physics 201

48

3

NOTE: Examinations may be taken at any test center offering DSST examinations; however, only the examinations listed above will be accepted for credit, provided official score reports are sent to ULM. In addition, other DSST examination titles may be taken at ULM, regardless of whether they are accepted for credit at ULM. Please contact the ULM Testing Center to inquire about the registration procedure.

Scheduling

DSST testing appointments are available on Tuesdays at 8:00 am and 10:00 am and on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. The appointment is two hours long and must be scheduled in advance. Examinations are administered on computer at the Testing Center throughout the year.

Registration

DSST Testing is administered by appointment at the ULM Testing Center.

The registration form is available online or from the ULM Testing Center.

The fee is as follows:

Exam Fee: $80 to DSST® (Dantes Standardized Subject Test) (Credit Card/Debit Card)

Registration Fee: $15 to ULM - University of Louisiana at Monroe
(Check/Money Order)

Reschedule Fee:   $15 to ULM - University of Louisiana at Monroe
(Check/Money Order)

Exam Information

Exam descriptions, preparation materials, and other information are available on the DSST website (www.getcollegecredit.com).

ULM Testing Policy

ULM testing policy prohibits cell phones, PDAs, audio and photographic devices, digital or beeping watches, large purses or bags, food, or drink at test administrations.

Identification Requirements

Examinees are required to bring a valid form of government-issued identification that includes a current photo and your signature (acceptable documents include a driver’s license, passport, state-issued identification card, or military identification). Anyone who fails to present valid identification cannot be admitted. Please refer to Candidate Bulletin on the DSST website www.getcollegecredit.com for more information. If you cannot meet these requirements, please contact the ULM Testing Center at 318-342-5336.

Calculator Policy

Calculator functions are provided within the delivery of the examination for subjects that permit the use of one. Prometric and DSST determine the policies regarding the use of a calculator. Please refer to www.getcollegecredit.com for more information.

DSST Passing Score Information At ULM

The passing score varies for all DSST examinations (see reverse side). Course credit is awarded for DSST examinations and appears on transcripts. Courses passed by examination count toward graduation. However, no letter grade will be awarded and the grade will not be calculated in your total grade point average. If a passing score is earned, the University Registrar will enter the credit earned on the transcript as equivalent to the appropriate ULM course. Credit will be awarded to prospective ULM students only after they have enrolled at ULM. Universities awarding credit based on DSST examinations have the right to set their own passing scores.

If you pass a DSST subject examination for a course you are taking at ULM, you may (1) stay in the course and get the grade earned in class or (2) drop the course and receive credit by examination. If you drop the course to receive credit by examination, it must be dropped with a “W” by the official ULM catalog final day for dropping a subject for that semester or summer session. If the subject examination passed covers two courses, including a course you are taking, you may finish the course to earn a letter grade and quality points, and still receive credit by examination for the course you have not taken.

NOTE: Credit earned by exam does not count toward hours earned for the Louisiana TOPS Program.

DSST Retest Policy

The Prometric and DSST provide the retest policy for the Dantes Standardized Subject Tests. A failed test may be repeated no sooner than six months after the initial date of the examination. Credit cannot be granted for any examination repeated before a six-month period has elapsed. Please refer to Candidate Bulletin on the DSST website www.getcollegecredit.com for more information.

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