DSST Bulletin of Information 2018-2019
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The College Board
GGU Testing Services
*The Office of Academic Affairs handles CLEP, DSST and Math/English
Placement and Proficiency Testing for all GGU Students*
DSST Exam (Formerly DANTES)
Bulletin of Information 2018-2019
Golden Gate University Test Center Code: 9160
GGU
San Francisco
GGU Testing
536 Mission St., Suite 6217
San Francisco, CA 94105
eMail: ggutesting@ggu.edu Fax: (415) 543-3725
Registration Checklist
Option # 1 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
For veterans and
all non-military
students
Select a GGU
course and the
DSST equivalent
from this
bulletin
Secure a test appt
online through
GGU4You, under
“Testing Services.”
For issues with the
scheduler, or for
cancellations send
an email to
ggutesting@ggu.edu
Complete the
DSST registration
form; submit with
payment information
to the Office of
Academic Affairs, San
Francisco within three
days of registering
through GGU4YOU.
Register & Pay for
the DSST Exam
online via
My Account
registration portal
If needed, retain
payment and exam
records for VA
reimbursement.
Option # 2 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
For eligible
military students
whose exam fees
are covered by the
DANTES
program
Select a GGU
course and the
DSST equivalent
from this
bulletin
Secure a test appt
online through
GGU4You, under
“Testing Services.”
Complete the
DSST registration
form; submit to the
Office of Academic
Affairs, San Francisco
within three days of
registering through
GGU4YOU.
Bring proper
military ID to
qualify for
DANTE funding
during the exam
appointment.
*IMPORTANT
Pleasenote:Youhavethreebusinessdaystocompleteyourregistration.Onceyouregisterfora
testingsessionthroughGGU4YOU,youmustsubmitpages7‐8ofthisdocumenttotheOfficeof
AcademicAffairswithinthreebusinessdays.Thiscanbesubmittedinpersonorbyemailorfax.
Failuretodosowillresultinlosingyourreservation.
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Contacting DSST
General Information: 1-877-471-9860 Website: www.getcollegecredit.com
Earning DSST credit
DSST testing is limited to students who are currently enrolled at Golden Gate University or to applicants
of Golden Gate University. Generally, you may take up to two exams per test day. GGU accepts credit for
all DSST exams. They are offered in diverse disciplines and cover upper and lower-level baccalaureate
credit courses. Please make sure to take the correct exam. To receive credit, you must:
1. Take the correct test. The bulletin list GGU courses and their DSST equivalents. Questions
about which exam(s) to take should be discussed with your academic advisor.
Repeating DSST Exams:
Do not register for any DSST exa m that you have already taken within the past three months.
DSST exams repeated before three months have passed will not be scored or reported to GGU.
Your exam fees are not refundable.
Golden Gate University fully supports the three month “no-repeat” DSST rule.
IMPORTANT:
Timing is urgent. Please do not postpone taking your exam. If your last term before graduation is
approaching, please plan to take your last DSST exam at least two months prior to your expected
graduation date.
Where to Take Exams
GGU offers DSST testing for all enrolled GGU students. DSST exams are also administered at colleges
and universities nationwide. Military test takers can also find DSST exams at their local Base Education
Office or at any nearby location funded by DANTES. Each location determines the frequency and
scheduling of test administrations. Each location can also provide information on the scores required for
awarding credit and the number of credit hours awarded. Visit www.getcollegecredit.com/search to
obtain the most current list of participating DSST testing centers. Contact the testing center directly to
schedule a test.
Since GGU only administers exams for current students, GGU will not appear as a testing center on the
DSST site.
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DSST Fees and Instructions
Amount Accompanying Form Payable To:
$15 per exam DSST Administration Fee
Form
Office of Academic Affairs,
Golden Gate University
$85 per exam
Register & Pay at Exam
Sessio
n
DSST
Exam fees start at $85.00 and GGU ch arges a $15.00 adm inistrative fee per exam . Internet-based exam fees
can only be paid with a Visa, MasterCard or Am erican Express credit card at the time of testing. You may pay
GGU’s administrative fee by check or credit card at The HUB, 4 business days prior to the exam dates.
You must bring a credit card to your testing appointment in order to take the exam unless you are eligible
active military.
Military
If you are an active duty, guard or reserve military member your first attempt on any DSST exam is funded
by DANTE, and both the exam fee and the site administrative fee will be waived. You must bring proper
identification on the day of testing to qualify for this program – see pdf posted on the GGU DSST Testing
page for more info.
Veterans eligible for the Post 9/11 G Bill will be reimbursed by the VA for the exam fee and the test site
administrative fee. Keep proof of payment and exam session for reimbursement. More information can be
found on the VA website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
See http://getcollegecredit.com/test_takers/ or the information posted on the GGU Testing Services website
for more information about these testing policies.
Refunds
During testing, your credit card will not be charged until you click “Begin Test.” The $15 administration
fee is not refundable.
Rescheduling Fee
You may reschedule your DSST appointment once without penalty – further changes will incur an
additional $15 fee.
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On the Day of the Examination
You should arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled exam appointment. This allows time for
you to sign in and for staff to verify your identification. You must present a valid form of
identification before you can test. The identification must be government issued (e.g., driver’s
license, state-issued identification card, passport, or military identification card), contain both a
current photo and your signature and have a name that exactly matches the name used to register for
the exam (including designations such as “Jr” and “III”). NOTE: If you fail to present a valid
identification, you will not be allowed to test.
The use of nonprogrammable calculators (basic functions only) is permitted for some of the exams –
see calculator info below. Scratch paper will be provided and collected after the exam.
Exam Retake Policy
If you have not achieved a satisfactory score, you may retake the same exam title after the required
wait period has passed (currently set at 30 days from your original test date). If you attempt to take
the same exam title before the required wait period, your exam will be invalid and test fees will be
forfeited.
Calculator Policy
GGU will provide basic, non-programmable, non-graphing calculators for the following exams:
Fundamentals of College Algebra
Principles of Statistics
Principles of Finance
Introduction to Computing
Personal Finance
Canceling Your Attendance
To cancel or reschedule your DSST exam, please contact the GGU Testing Services as soon
as possible.
What to Bring on Exam Day
Please bring a valid photo ID with you, such as a California Driver License, GGU Student ID
card or a passport.
NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE EXAM ROOM WITHOUT A PHOTO ID.
ARRIVAL TIME on the day of t he exam is 10 m inutes before the exam session
begins. If you arrive af ter the ex am session begins that will be cons idered a non -
appearance and your exam fee will not be refunded.
DO NOT BRING: PDAs of any kind, books, papers, notes, beepers, cell phones, alarm
watches or food. U sing any of these items during the exam will lead to dismissal from the
exam. Pocket items – keys, wallets, etc. – must remain in your pocket during testing.
NO BEVERAGES will be allowed into the computer room/area. A calculator can be
provided if your exam requires you to use one and you do not have one. Please be
prepared to leave bulky or non-test personal items in the front of the test room. Only
students who are taking the test are allowed in the testing areas.
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What to Expect on Exam Day
You will have approximately 20 minutes to complete an online registration process. This
includes taking a paper and pencil exam, you should bring several No. 2 (soft lead) sharpened pencils with
a good erasers, and a black pen if you will be writing an essay.
Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities
Prometric provides reasonable testing accommodations as set forth in the provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to allow test takers with documented disabilities
recognized under ADA an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge. Candidates
with disabilities who require accommodations are advised to make arrangements 30 days in
advance of the test date. Please submit professional documentation of the disability to the test
sire administrator. The test site administrator will forward your documentation to Prometric
for approval and to help determine the necessary testing arrangements. There is no additional
charge for these accommodations.
Reporting Scores
For official scores to be sent to Golden Gate University, you must provide GGU’s 4-digit DSST
code at the time of your examination. Due to privacy and security requirements, score will not be
reported over the phone under any circumstance. Check with GGU Records and Registration 4-6
weeks after testing to verify that your scores have been received. If for some reason GGU has not
received them, please contact Prometric at 1-877-471-9860 within 90 days of your test date and
they will resend the score free of charge. Golden Gate University’s 4-digit DSST code is 9160.
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GGU Course / Exam Equivalencies
Business and Technology
GGU Course Equivalent DSST Exam Total Unit Values
Econ 103 Money and Banking 3
FI 100 Principles of Finance 3
ITM 125 Management Information Systems 3
MGT 141 Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 173 Human Resource Management 3
PHIL 125 Business Ethics and Society 3
General Elective Business Mathematics 3
General Elective Computing and Information 3
General Elective Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 3
General Elective Introduction to Business 3
General Elective Personal Finance 3
General Elective Principles of Supervision 3
General Elective Technical Writing 3
Humanities
GGU Course Equivalent DSST Exam Total Unit Values
COMM 35 Principles of Public Speaking 3
Humanities
Introduction to World Religions
3
Philosophy Ethics in America
3
Math
GGU Course Equivalent DSST Exam Total Unit Values
Math 30 Fundamentals of College Algebra 3
Math 40 Principles of Statistics 3
Physical Science
GGU Course Equivalent DSST Exam Total Unit Values
General Elective Health & Human Development
3
Science Astronomy
3
Science Environmental Science
3
Science Principles of Physical Science I
3
Social Science and History
GGU Course Equivalent DSST Exam Total Unit Values
History A History of the Vietnam War 3
Arts Art of the Western World 3
General Elective Criminal Justice 3
General Elective Foundations of Education 3
PSYCH 120 Fundamentals of Counseling 3
Sociology General Anthropology 3
History History of the Soviet Union 3
General Elective Human/Cultural Geography 3
General Elective Introduction to Law Enforcement 3
PSYCH 102 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3
General Elective Substance Abuse 3
History The Civil War and Reconstruction 3
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DSST Registration Form
Submit this form to GGU Testing Services
NOTE: PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE THROUGH GGU4You UNDER “TESTING SERVICES”
Last Name (please print) First Name GGU ID
Social Security Number Signature
Daytime Telephone Number Email Address (Mandatory)
GGU Test Center Location
SAN FRANCISCO
Exam Date Exam Time (please choose one)
10:30 am OR 1:00 pm
Students with documented disabilities: Note here if you need
testing accommodations. Be sure to contact your test
center to make the necessary arrangements before the test date.
Examinations for which you are registering: (You may check 1 or 2 exams)
A History of the Vietnam War Fundamentals of Counseling Management Information Systems
Art of the Western World Fundamentals of College Algebra Money and Banking
Astronomy Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Organizational Behavior
Biology General Anthropology Personal Finance
Business Ethics and Society Health and Human Development Principles of Finance
Business Mathematics History of the Soviet Union Principles of Physical Science I
Computing and Information Human/ Cultural Geography Principles of Public Speaking
Criminal Justice Human Resource Management Principles of Statistics
Environmental Science Introduction to Business Principles of Supervision
Ethics in America Introduction to Law Enforcement Substance Abuse
Foundations of Education Introduction to World Religions The Civil War and Reconstruction
Lifespan Developmental Psychology Technical Writing
Check here if you are repeating any of these exams. Remember, you must wait one month before repeating an
exam.
Fees
(See page 3 for more information)
Start at $85 payable to DSST for each exam (online through DSST website)
$15 payable to the Office of Academic Affairs, GGU for each exam.
Do not combine fee payments for more than one exam, even when both exams will be taken the same day.
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DSST CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FORM
Number Of Exams Exam Fees Make Payable To:
1 $15 The Office of Academic Affairs, GGU
2 $30
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City, State & ZIP
For the amount of $ 15 / 30 (GGU)
$ 15
$ 30
GGU Student ID:
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