Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educational Support (DANTES)
The DANTES test is offered by appointment. These tests are similar to the CLEP test except that they are not a computer based test. The applicant must register in advance to take the exam by coming to the Center for Academic Advising and Retention Services in Room 127 of Keller Hall.
Subject Examinations of the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) Program may be taken to earn advanced standing credit.
DANTES examination scores must be submitted to the Office of Admissions on an official transcript form sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Acceptable minimum scores are subject to change according to ETS norming revisions.
Credit through DANTES may not be earned for:
- a course in which previously or currently enrolled
- a course failed in residence
- a course in which credit has already been earned in coursework at a higher level with the exception of foreign language courses
- both DANTES examination and the equivalent course
- one or both of a sequence of courses if one of the courses has been in residence (exception—foreign languages)
The student should obtain the written approval of the dean of the college in which enrolled before taking a DANTES Subject Examination.
For a list of DANTES tests with passing scores offered at UNA go to DANTES Information.
Useful tips for taking the exam can be found at www.getcollegecredit.com.
