DSST - DANTES Subject Standardized Tests

The DSST program provides the opportunity for people to earn college credit for what they have learned outside of the traditional classroom.

The DSST program

The DSST program provides the opportunity for people to earn college credit for what they have learned outside of the traditional classroom. Accepted or administered at over 1,900 colleges and universities nationwide and approved by ACE (American Council on Education), the DSST program enables people to use their knowledge acquired outside the classroom to accomplish their educational and professional goals. There is a $30 testing center fee for non-CCRI, non-matriculating, and non-military students in the form of a money order payable to CCRI, Cash, Check and Credit Card not accepted.

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, email your request to advising@ccri.edu, be sure to include your full name and phone number, CCRI students should also include their CCRI Student ID#.

The Knight (Warwick) Campus Testing Center will be housed in Room 1130 on the first floor behind the cafeteria during the renovation of the Student Services Suite.

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