Register for the ACT!
Next Test Date: October 26
Registration Deadline: October 7 (+late fee)
The ACT Test is Evolving
Great news: The ACT test is becoming more flexible and less time-consuming, and will offer even more choice for students to tailor their test experience!
Learn more about the enhancements and how they will set students up for success.
Upcoming Test Dates (National)
Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies After This Date |
Late Registration Deadline |
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September 14, 2024 | August 9 | August 25 |
October 26, 2024 | September 20 | October 7 |
December 14, 2024 | November 8 | November 22 |
February 8, 2025 | January 3 | January 20 |
View more information on test dates.
A Fresh, Flexible Way To Take
the ACT!
Starting February 2024, ACT will offer an online testing option at select locations nationwide. Learn more about ACT’s online national test experience.
Test Dates
National test dates are for the United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico.
- If you missed the regular registration deadline for a test date, you can still register by the late registration deadline for an additional fee.
- If you did not register for a test date by the late registration deadline, you may be able to request standby testing for an additional fee.
Deadlines occur at midnight Central Time.
If you are unable to test on a Saturday test date for religious reasons, there may be options available to you. See Non-Saturday Testing.
All requests for Accommodations and English Learner supports, including appeals, must be submitted by the late registration deadline through the Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) system.
2024 Spring and Summer National Test Dates Schedule
Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies After This Date |
Late Registration Deadline |
Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
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April 13, 2024 | March 8 | March 24 | April 5 |
June 8, 2024 | May 3 | May 19 | May 31 |
July 13, 2024* | June 7 | June 21 | July 5 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
Test Information Release for the 2024 testing year will occur in April and June. See www.act.org/the-act/tir for more information.
2024-2025 National Test Dates Schedule
Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies After This Date |
Late Registration Deadline |
Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
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September 14, 2024 | August 9 | August 25 | September 6 |
October 26, 2024 | September 20 | October 7 | October 18 |
December 14, 2024 | November 8 | November 22 | December 6 |
February 8, 2025 | January 3 | January 20 | January 31 |
April 5, 2025 | February 28 | March 16 | March 28 |
June 14, 2025 | May 9 | May 26 | June 6 |
July 12, 2025* | June 6 | June 20 | July 4 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
Test Information Release for the 2024-2025 testing year will occur in September, December, and February. See www.act.org/the-act/tir for more information.
Additional Information for Registration
Saying “Yes” to EOS
Get discovered by colleges. When you register you can opt-in to ACT’s Educational Opportunity Service (EOS). EOS will connect you with colleges, universities, and financial aid institutions based on your plans and interests. Expand your vision for college and open up new ways to pay for it.
Information on opting out of EOS.