Defense Activity For Non-Traditional (DANTES)

DANTES exams in Criminal Justice, Psychology and Business are currently recognized by UMA.

UMA is an open test center for anyone who wishes to take the DANTES examinations. Payment waivers for Military personnel do not apply to the written DANTES exam.

DANTES exams are administered at UMA's Augusta Campus.

Note: UMA does not administer the Dantes Public Speaking exam.

 

To Register:

1. Get a registration form at your local UMA location, or click here for form »
   
2. Send to the Academic and Career Advising Office (46 University Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330):
   
   • a completed registration form
   • a MONEY ORDER payable to the DSST Program for $80 per exam
   • a non-refundable service fee payable to UMA for $25 per exam
   • a request for a map if you need directions to the testing location.
3. The Test Center code # is 8612

 

Credit for Exams - Test Dates

MAY - Registration deadline: April 27th

Wed. 05/16  Augusta Katz 212 9:00 am
Fri. 05/18  Augusta Katz 212 9:00 am

JUNE - Registration deadline: May 25th

Tues. 06/12  Augusta Katz 212 9:00 am
Wed. 06/13  Augusta Katz 212 9:00 am

JULY - Registration deadline: June 22nd

Wed. 07/11  Augusta Katz 212 9:00 am
Fri. 07/13  Augusta Katz 212 9:00 am

AUGUST - No Testing

 

 

Please refer to the following site for practice test information: www.getcollegecredit.com

 

The following are DANTES exams UMA accepts credit for:

DANTES EXAM	UMA CREDIT FOR	# of Credits
Introduction to Business	BUA 100	3
Personnel/Human Resource Management	BUA 361 OR POS 361	3
Organizational Behavior	BUA 365 OR POS 365	3
Foundations of Education	EDU 250	3
Criminal Justice	JUS 103	3
Interviewing and Counseling	HUS 330	3
Lifespan Developmental Psychology	PSY 308	3