Credit via DSST Exams (formerly DANTES)
Labouré College of Healthcare accepts a total of 24 DSST credits toward a degree. Once enrolled at Labouré, a student must obtain the approval of an academic advisor and the Registrar prior to taking any - or additional - DSST examinations. Credit will be given only if credit has not already been awarded or earned for the related course content. Labouré College of Healthcare accepts a total of 30 credits from all testing sources combined.
Credit by DSST examination is subject to the following policies:
- Students cannot receive DSST credit for an exam that is equivalent to a course they have already completed
- Credit awarded through DSST is considered transfer credit, not residence credit
Possible DSST exams and equivalencies: