Dates and Deadlines

DSA Test Schedule

DSA offers four testing windows each year. Core Subjects are available quarterly; Adjacent Subjects follow a semiannual subject-batch calendar.

Testing Windows

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

Subject Availability

Each DSA Core Subject is offered in all four quarterly windows. DSA Adjacent Subjects are offered twice per year according to their assigned batch. Check the subject catalog for availability.

Registration Timeline

Milestone Timing
10 Core Papers Announced 3 months before testing window
Registration Opens 3 months before testing window
Standard Registration Deadline 4 weeks before testing window
Late Registration Deadline 2 weeks before testing window
Accommodation Request Deadline 6 weeks before testing window
Score Release Within 7 working days after the applicable test window closes

Upcoming Dates

Published Window

2026 Q3 registration period: July 1-September 30, 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

The standard DSA registration package is listed on our Registration & Fees page. Any additional administrative charges, if applicable, are shown before checkout.

  • One Core Subject plus up to one optional eligible Adjacent Subject
  • Official Core Subject preparation materials included
  • Any available eligibility-based adjustment is displayed before payment
  • Published registration and refund deadlines apply to each window

Set Reminders

Create a DSA account to receive email reminders about:

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

Ready to Register?

Check available dates and register for your DSA assessments.

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