Dates and Deadlines

DSA Test Schedule

DSA offers four testing windows each year. Each Concentration Subject is assigned to one quarterly window and is offered once per year.

Testing Windows

Cycle Cycle Period Registration Deadline Assessment Date Status
2026 Q3 July 1-September 30, 2026 September 20, 2026 September 25, 2026 Published
2026 Q4 October 1-December 31, 2026 Planned December 26, 2026 Planned
2027 Q1 January 1-March 31, 2027 Planned March 27, 2027 Planned
2027 Q2 April 1-June 30, 2027 Planned June 26, 2027 Planned

Subject Availability

Each DSA Concentration Subject is offered once per year in its assigned quarterly window. Check the subject catalog for availability.

Registration Timeline

Milestone Timing
Cycle Opens At the start of the three-month cycle
Registration Deadline Published separately for each cycle before the assessment date
Accommodation Request Deadline 6 weeks before testing window
Score Release Target Within 7 working days after the applicable test window closes

Upcoming Dates

Published Cycle

2026 Q3 cycle: July 1-September 30, 2026

Registration deadline: September 20, 2026

Assessment date: September 25, 2026

Score release target: within 7 working days after September 30, 2026

Later windows are planning targets and may be adjusted before registration opens.

Planning Your Tests

Choose Strategically

Consider when you'll be best prepared for each subject. Align test dates with your academic schedule and university application timelines.

Allow Retake Time

If you may want to retake a subject, ensure there's time before application deadlines.

Balance Your Load

Don't overload a single testing window. Spreading subjects across windows allows focused preparation.

Deadlines and Fees

Creating a DSA account is free. The DSA 3-Year Pass — 6 exam attempts valid for 3 years — is listed with its fees on the Registration & Fees page. Any additional administrative charges, if applicable, are shown before checkout.

  • The DSA 3-Year Pass: 6 exam attempts valid for 3 years, on any Concentration Subjects
  • Account creation is free; you purchase the Pass when you're ready to register for subjects
  • The final payable amount is displayed before payment
  • Published registration and refund deadlines apply to each window

Set Reminders

Log in to your DSA account to receive email reminders about:

  • Registration deadlines for your chosen subjects
  • Upcoming test dates
  • Score release dates
  • Important announcements

If you don't yet have a DSA account, ask the school or institution that registered you to issue one.

Ready to Register?

Check available dates and register for your DSA assessments.

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