Testing and Assessment

DSST

The DSST exams, unlike Advanced Placement, are not built around curriculum, but rather are designed to test students' knowledge on a variety of college-level subjects, regardless of where they may have learned the material. Exams are developed by committees of college faculty. Many confuse DSST with DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support), which is a division of the Department of Defense that provides educational support to military members. In 2004, the exams were acquired and are now owned and administered by Prometric.  As of 2006, DSST exams are available to anyone who is seeking college credit outside the traditional classroom, including college students, adult learners, high school students, and military personnel.

More information about DSSTs, including descriptions of test content and sample examination questions, is available at www.getcollegecredit.com.

Funding Guide for eligible military service members and civilians

DSST Equivalency Chart

To view charts from previous years, please visit our Equivalency Archives.

Miami Dade College uses the minimum scores, credits, and guidelines for awarding credit for exams established by the State of Florida's Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC). For additional information please review State Rule 6A-10.024 (8) and visit the Florida Department of Education - Articulation web page and click on the ACC Credit-by-Exam List link located in the Credit-by-Examination section.

All Credit-by-Exams are processed as transcripts. Below is the College's contact information for processing and evaluating transcripts.

Miami Dade College - Transcript Processing Services   

Evaluation Services Office

Under certain circumstances, arrangements for auxiliary aids and modifications are permissible. The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and experiences for candidates with documented disabilities. These services can include:

  • Sign language interpreters
  • Adaptive or assistive technology
  • Note takers
  • and more

An ACCESS representative can help eligible candidates identify and arrange for accommodations that ensure success.

Instructions for Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:

  1. Candidate presents documentation to ACCESS department.
  2. ACCESS department intakes documentation.
  3. Accommodations are determined.
  4. ACCESS department informs Testing Center about candidate's accommodations.
  5. Candidate contacts Testing Center to schedule the test with accommodations.
  6. Testing Center plans for accommodated testing needs.
  7. Candidate tests.

No retest procedure available.

Location Available Day and Time
Hialeah Testing
1220-01		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R, F 
Varies by date
(Principles of Public Speaking is not available)
Homestead Testing
A114		 By Online Appointments TBA         
North Testing
1160		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R, F
Varies by date
West Testing
2110		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R, F
Varies by date
Wolfson Testing
3104		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R, F
Varies by date
(Principles of Public Speaking is not available)

Contact a Testing and Assessment location, where we would be glad to help you!

Note:  Examinees must be checked-in and seated by the time scheduled in order to begin the test. Examinees will then have adequate time to finish the test in a reasonable period or within the Hours of Operation.

The following are links to resources for students to prepare for the DSST:

Prometric

Description PAY FEE
Credit by exam (all attempts). Including civilians and non-funded
military candidates.		 MDC
DSST		 $35
$100
DANTES-funded military and military approved candidates
(first attempt only).
Note: DANTES will no longer fund CLEP exams for spouses and
civilians of the Air National Guard.		 MDC
and
DSST

 NO FEE

Please visit the Testing Fees webpage for additional information and test specific fees.