The ACT Test: Tennessee

Important Dates

The Schedule of Events (web content) contains all dates and deadlines for Tennessee’s test event. Check it frequently to stay on track for testing. We recommend uploading students as early as possible but you may upload students, assign events, and add accommodations up to the day before you test online.

Mar 10, 2026
Test Event 1:
Standard Time Paper 

Mar 10-13, 2026 and Mar 16-20 2026
Test Event 1:
Online Window

Mar 10-13, 2026 and Mar 16-20, 2026
Test Event 1:
Accommodations Paper and Online
 

Mar 24, 2026
Test Event 2:
Standard Time Paper

Mar 24-27, 2026 and Mar 30-Apr 3, 2026
Test Event 2:
Online Window

Mar 24-27, 2026 and Mar 30-Apr 3, 2026
Test Event 2:
Accommodations Paper and Online
 

April 7, 2026
Test Event 3:
Standard Time Paper

Apr 7-10, 2026 and Apr 13-17, 2026
Test Event 3:
Online Window

Apr 7-10, 2026 and Apr 13-17, 2026
Test Event 3:
Online Window

Test Administration Roles
 

Contract Coordinator
District Test Coordinator
Test Coordinator
Test Accommodations Coordinator
Technical Coordinator
Test Event Staff
 

 

Resources & Tips

Select your current phase of test administration to view resources and links related to that phase.

Learn about ACT Now

Setting up ACT Now

Resources:

Request Accommodations

calendarAccommodations Request Window 1: September 8, 2025–January 28, 2026

calendarAccommodations Request Window 2: September 8, 2025–February 11, 2026

calendarAccommodations Request Window 3: September 8, 2025–February 25, 2026

Website: Success.act.org

Resources:

Request Qualified Exceptions to the Deadline

Dates:

calendarQualified Exceptions to the Deadline Window: February 26, 2026–April 3, 2026

Websites:

Resources:

Tip: Reconsideration is used if you submitted a request for accommodations that was denied. Qualified Exceptions to the Deadline is for limited reasons as indicated on the form.

Prepare for Testing

Tip: If you’re looking for resources about preparing for test day, you’ll find them in ACT Now and TCM training content. Look for a test day checklist, system demos and tutorials, and much more!

MyACT Resources

Testing Staff:

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TCM Resources

Tip: All ACT Polices need to be thoroughly read and agreed to in TCM, accessed through ACT Now. If you are serving as your site's Test Coordinator and Room Supervisor, you only need to agree to the training modules for the Test Coordinator. The information found in the Room Supervisor modules are captured in the Test Coordinator Modules.

Test Coordinator Modules:

Room Supervisor Modules:

Set Up Test Center Manager (TCM):

Test Day Resources

 Administer Test:

Accommodations Resources for Testing Staff:

Tip: If you're looking for resources, manuals, test forms, and other test administration resources, you'll find them in the ACT Now and TCM training content. Look for a test day checklist, policies, and tutorials, and much more!

Returning Materials:

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Helpful Links & Contact Info

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  • ACT General Questions
  • Accommodations:
  • Tennessee Questions:
    • Phone: 319.337.1596
  • State Policy Questions:
    • Phone: 615.982.1963
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