We are excited that you want to be a part of the ACT District Testing program. Enrollment is now open for the 2026-27 school year. Please review the information below to answer any last-minute questions, then click the enrollment button to complete the form.
K-12 educators and higher education agree that ACT District Testing is important for student success.
Joffery Gaymon, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Auburn University, on how ACT scores set students up for success
New for This Year for the ACT District Testing Program
Here are the testing options available on the enrollment form for fall 2026 and spring 2027. Districts can choose whether to offer the science section at the contract level.
Enrolling for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Testing
Test Option(s)
Sections Included
The ACT (No Science or Writing)
English, math, and reading
The ACT + Science (No Writing)
English, math, reading, and science
The ACT + Writing (No Science)
English, math, and reading, and writing
The ACT + Science + Writing
English, math, reading, and science, and writing
Bundled Pricing
Order ACT District Testing and PreACT® and/or PreACT® 8/9 together to receive bundled pricing discounts!
Must have an ACT District Testing contract to receive discounted pricing. Bundled discount is $1.00 off/student on the PreACT and/or PreACT 8/9. No discount code necessary, billing will be adjusted appropriately.
Before you Begin, Identify the Following
1. Authorized Signatory - the person and contact information who has the authority to authorize the ACT District Testing agreement 2. Contract Coordinator - the person who will establish the ACT District Testing program at your school(s) and will receive initial communications from ACT 3. Alternative Contact - the alternate contact must be different from the Contract Coordinator and Authorized Signatory 4. Number of schools - the number of schools the agreement will cover 5. Estimated number of students who will take the ACT test 6. Percentage of students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch Programs 7. Desired Testing Dates - select from testing dates table below 8. Desired Testing Option - select from science or no science and/or writing or no writing
2026-27 ACT District Testing Pricing Note: There is no price difference regardless of whether you choose to offer the science section. You will be invoiced at the rates listed.
The ACT
Online $56.25 Paper $60.50
The ACT + Science
Online $56.25 Paper $60.50
The ACT + Writing
Online $72.00 Paper $76.25
The ACT + Writing + Science
Online $72.00 Paper $76.25
Key Dates & Deadlines for 2026-27 Districts may participate in only one of the two fall administrations and only one of the three spring administrations.
2026
NEW! Initial Fall
Online Only
Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**:Aug. 26, 2026
Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***:Aug. 26, 2026
Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**:Aug. 26, 2026
Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***:Sep. 2, 2026
Paper Test Event 1:Oct. 13, 2026
Paper Test Event 2:Oct. 27, 2026
Online Test Event 1:Oct. 13-16 & Oct. 19-23, 2026
Online Test Event 2:Oct. 27-30 & Nov. 2-6, 2026
2027
Initial Spring
Online Only
Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**:Jan. 20, 2027
Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***:Jan. 20, 2027
Online Test Event:Feb. 23-26 & March 1-5, 2027
Early Spring
Online & Paper
Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**:Jan. 20, 2027
Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***:Jan. 27, 2027
Paper Test Event 1:March 9, 2027
Paper Test Event 2:March 23, 2027
Online Test Event 1:March 9-12 & March 15-19, 2027
Online Test Event 2:March 23-26 & March 29 - April 2, 2027
Late Spring
Online & Paper
Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**:Feb. 17, 2027
Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***:Feb. 24, 2027
Paper Test Event 1:April 6, 2027
Paper Test Event 2:April 20, 2027
Online Test Event 1:April 6-9 & April 12-16, 2027
Online Test Event 2:April 20-23 & April 26-30, 2027
Online or Paper Administration – Still Your Choice
On the ACT District Testing enrollment form, you will always have the option of choosing online or paper administration. If you do choose online, you’ll join the growing number of schools and districts offering ACT and PreACT online administrations that:
Provide a positive and familiar experience for students.
Reduce delivery issues.
Offer greater scheduling flexibility.
Reduce the chance of misadministration.
Is easy to reschedule in case of an emergency.
Key Dates and Deadlines for 2025-26 ACT District Testing
Test Administration*
Enrollment/Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**
Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***
Paper Test Event
Online Test Events
Scores Available to Educators in ACT Online Reporting Beginning
Fall 2025 (Online & Paper)
August 27, 2025
September 3, 2025
October 14, 2025 (Test Event 1)
October 14-17 & October 20-24 (Test Event 1)
Already available
October 28, 2025 (Test Event 2)
October 28-31 & November 3-7 (Test Event 2)
Already available
Initial Spring 2026 (Online Only) Reminder ACT Enhancements deploy for districts / schools
January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
N/A
February 24-27 & March 2-6 (Test Event 1)
March 23 for ACT online admins.
April 6 for ACT + Writing online admins.
Early Spring 2026 (Online & Paper) Reminder ACT Enhancements deploy for districts / schools
January 21, 2026
January 28, 2026
March 10, 2026 (Test Event 1)
March 10-13 & March 16-20 (Test Event 1)
March 30 for ACT online admins.
April 6 for ACT + Writing online admins.
April 6 for ACT and ACT + Writing paper admins.
March 24, 2026 (Test Event 2)
March 24-27 & March 30-April 3 (Test Event 2)
April 13 for ACT and ACT + Writing online admins.
April 27 for ACT and ACT + Writing paper admins.
Late Spring 2026 (Online & Paper) Reminder ACT Enhancements deploy for districts / schools
February 18, 2026
February 25, 2026
April 7, 2026 (Test Event 1)
April 7-10 & April 13-17 (Test Event 1)
April 27 for ACT and ACT + Writing online admins.
May 11 for ACT and ACT + Writing paper admins.
April 21, 2026 (Test Event 2)
April 21-24 & April 27-30, May 1 (Test Event 2)
May 11 for ACT and ACT + Writing online admins.
May 25 for ACT and ACT + Writing paper admins.
* Districts may participate in one of the two fall administrations and one of the three spring administrations. ** Standard Administration (connect with us for more info on accommodation test event dates) ***The Change In Participation Deadline is the last date to make any changes to an existing contract for your chosen administration, or to change your existing contract into a new administration.
We look forward to your participation in the ACT District Testing program!
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Before you Begin, Identify the Following
