Student Success Center

General Studies Majors Only

DSST exams help students earn college credit for knowledge gained outside of the traditional classroom. It is essential for students at IU Southeast to first check with your academic advisor to see what DSST offerings will fit within your degree.

• Frequently Asked Questions about DSSTs (DANTES)

Internet-Based Testing

All DSST test titles are available via Internet-based testing. When taking a DSST test online, you will be required to create a username and password at the time of testing. Candidates have two hours to complete their examination after they click "Begin Test." At IU Southeast only General Studies majors can use DSST exams to earn special credit.

Test Fees and Procedures

Each DSST exam is $85 (except for Fundamentals of Cybersecurity $90) payable by credit card on-line when you take the test. There is a $15 registration fee that must be paid before the test appointment. Please bring the registration payment receipt to your test session. Call the Student Success Center at (812) 941-2312 to schedule a test appointment.

Refund Information

If you need a refund for test fees you have paid, please call the Student Success Center at (812) 941-2312.

Score Reports

Candidates testing online can receive immediate test results by viewing their unofficial score report at the end of the testing session.

Retesting Policy

If you do not receive a passing score, you may take the test again after 90 calendar days. Please do not attempt to take the test before 90 days have passed, because your test will be invalid, and your test fee will not be refunded. A date calculator can help determine when you may retake a test.

IU Southeast awards 3 credit hours for each of the following DSST exams (General Studies Majors only):