Last Updated: August 09, 2024
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 a spot is available on the day of testing. The fee will be refunded if a spot is unavailable, and the student must 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Recent Changes to ACT
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 nationwide. 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.
Starting in April 2025, students who choose online testing will benefit from enhanced flexibility and options, a reduced test duration, and additional time to respond to each question. These enhancements will also be applied to paper-based tests beginning in September 2025. Schools and districts will have access to these options starting in the spring of 2026.
Some Tips to Remember
- Students should consider registering two 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 also allow testing on non-Saturday days, 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.
