ACT 2024-2025 Test Dates

ACT is conducted multiple times a year in the United States and abroad in many countries. The National Test Dates are for the tests conducted in the United States, United States territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The International Test Dates are for tests conducted around the globe. Not all tests are conducted in every country, so check before registering.

ACT Test Dates Terminology

• Test Date - This is the date when the ACT is being conducted.
• Registration Deadline - The regular registration deadline date. Students should register by this date to avoid paying a late registration fee.
• Late Registration Deadline - Students can register for ACT by paying the additional late registration fee.
• Standby Deadline - After the late registration deadline has passed, students can still register for standby testing. They will be allowed to take the test only if there is a spot available on the day of testing. If a spot is unavailable, the fee will be refunded and the student will have to choose another test date.
• Photo Upload Deadline - This deadline coincides with the Standby deadline and the students have to upload their photos online by this date.

Please note: additional dates are added for 2024- 2025!

National ACT Test Dates

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Standby Deadline
June 8, 2024	May 3, 2024	May 17, 2024	May 31, 2024
July 13, 2024	June 7, 2024	June 21, 2024	July 5, 2024
September 14, 2024	August 9, 2024	August 25, 2024	September 6, 2024
October 26, 2024	September 20, 2024	October 7, 2024	October 18, 2024
December 14, 2024	November 8, 2024	November 22, 2024	December 6, 2024
February 8, 2025	January 3, 2025	January 20, 2025	January 31, 2025
April 5, 2025	February 28, 2025	March 16, 2025	March 28, 2025
June 14, 2025	May 9, 2025	May 26, 2025	June 6, 2025
July 12, 2025	June 6, 2025	June 20, 2025	July 4, 2025

Global ACT Test Dates

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Earliest Score Availability
June 7-8, 2024	May 10, 2024	May 24, 2024	June 11, 2024
July 12-13, 2024	June 14, 2024	June 28, 2024	July 16, 2024
September 13-14, 2024	August 16, 2024	August 30, 2024	September 6, 2024
October 25-26, 2024	September 27, 2024	October 11, 2024	October 18, 2024
December 13-14, 2024	November 15, 2024	November 29, 2024	December 6, 2024
February 7-8, 2025	January 10, 2025	January 24, 2025	January 31, 2025
April 14-15, 2025	March 7, 2025	March 21, 2025	March 28, 2025
June 13-14, 2025	May 16, 2025	May 30, 2025	Hune 6, 2025
July 11-12, 2025	June 13, 2025	June 27, 2025	July 4, 2025

ACT introduced an innovative pilot program for the December 2023 ACT National test, giving a unique opportunity to 5,000 students to try out the much-awaited online testing format. However, beginning in February 2024, ACT started providing this new online testing alternative at specific sites across the country. The online ACT cannot be taken remotely and must be completed on a device provided by the test center at the selected location. This new online testing alternative offered by ACT will provide students with a more convenient and flexible option for taking the exam. By allowing students to take the test online at specific sites across the country, ACT is aiming to make the testing process more accessible and efficient for students. Students could choose to see if computer-based testing is offered in their location and sign up by clicking here.

Some Tips to Remember

• Students should consider registering 2 months before the registration deadline.
• Testing dates are on Saturdays.
• International students do not have the option to select paper and pencil testing for the ACT, as this choice is only available to candidates from the USA.
• Some test centers allow testing on non-Saturday days as well but only for religious reasons.
• The ACT fees are non-refundable, although the test can be rescheduled.
• Scores are available anywhere between 2 days to 8 weeks, with no specific deadline.

CLICK HERE to find test centers by entering state or territory and zip code.