The Fall ACT Test: Texas

Important Dates

The Schedule of Events (web content) (coming soon) contains all dates and deadlines for Texas' 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.

Sept 29, 2026
Test Event 1:
Standard Time Paper

Sept 29-Oct 2 and Oct 5-9, 2026
Test Event 1:
Online Window

Sept 29-Oct 2 and Oct 5-9, 2026
Test Event 1:
Accommodations Paper and Online
 

October 13, 2026
Test Event 2:
Standard Time Paper

Oct 13-16 and Oct 19-23, 2026
Test Event 2:
Online Window

Oct 13-16 and Oct 19-23, 2026
Test Event 3:
Accommodations Paper and Online
 

October 27, 2026
Test Event 3:
Standard Time Paper

Oct 27-30 and Nov 2-6, 2026
Test Event 3:
Online Window

Oct 27-30 and Nov 2-6, 2026
Test Event 3:
Accommodations Paper and Online

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: (coming soon)

Website: Success.act.org

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Request Qualified Exceptions to the Deadline

Dates:

calendarQualified Exceptions to the Deadline Window: (coming soon)

calendarQualified Exceptions to the Deadline Window: (coming soon)

Websites:

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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

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Set Up Test Center Manager (TCM):

Test Day Resources

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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!

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Helpful Links & Contact Info

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Accommodations:

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  • Test Accommodations Training (webinar) - On Demand (coming soon)
  • Test Administration Training  (webinar) - On Demand (coming soon)

 

 

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